Academic Advisor Intern

Ball Arena; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K/Employer Match

Complimentary lunch

Discounted tickets

Access to Rapids College Club

Job summary

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is seeking an Academy Academic Advisor Intern to support High School–aged players with online schooling and academic planning.

You will assist with enrollment, monitor progress, and facilitate check-ins while coordinating with coaches to balance academics and athletics. This role fits a candidate pursuing education or counseling, with willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Education, High School Counseling, or a related field.
• Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements, high school graduation requirements, and post-secondary academic pathways.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of School with student enrollment on online school platform.
• Supervise and monitor students during school block.
• Advise and monitor students’ progress and grades through online school platforms.
• Record attendance and absences.
• Conduct weekly student check-in sessions.
• Assist in implementing school policies and processes.
• Facilitate extra-curricular workshops and activities.
• Support academic progression towards High School Graduation and NCAA eligibility.
• Coordinate with coaching staff to support academic and athletic development.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Bilingual (Spanish/French)

Education

Education/High School Counseling degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Academy Academic Advisor Intern

Business Unit:

Reports To: Academy Head of School

Employment Type: Part-Time – Hourly– Non-Exempt

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

Nature of Work:

The Colorado Rapids Academy Audi Online School Program Academic Advisor Intern will support the Academy Head of School in providing academic support to approximately 60 High School aged Academy players. The core curriculum will be delivered via an online school platform. The Academic Advisor intern will support the Academy Head of School in monitoring and supporting the students in their daily academic activities, as well as assisting the facilitation of extra-curricular sessions, during the school block.

Examples of work performed:

• Support Head of School with student online school platform enrollment.
• Supervise and monitor students during school block
• Advise & monitor students’ progress and grades through online school
• Recording players attendance and absence
• Conduct weekly student check-in sessions
• Support Head of School in implementing school policies and processes
• Assist in creating and facilitating extra-curricular workshops and activities
• Support student progress towards High School Graduation & NCAA eligibility.
• Liaise with coaching staff to ensure athletic, academic & holistic growth of the student

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Conditions
• Lift 50 lbs. daily
• Work in extreme weather conditions
• Qualifications/Experience
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Education, High School Counseling, or a related field.
• Teaching Experience
• Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements, high school graduation requirements, and post-secondary academic pathways (college, trade school, professional).
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including but rarely, some evenings and weekends, to align with the academy training and competition schedule.
• Passion for the sport and interest in contributing to a high-performance environment that integrates academic and athletic development.
• Preferred skills:
  • High school teaching experience
  • Expertise in a subject area, for example Math, Language Arts.
  • Proficiency in Spanish and/or French
  • Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
• Demonstrated ability to advise & inspire students in classroom and remote settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and personnel management.
• Knowledge regarding academic curriculums and academic advice.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and routine business correspondence using Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments

Compensation:

• Base hourly range $19.29 per hour

Working Hours:

• 9am-3:30pm, Tuesday-Friday. These hours may vary slightly depending on needs of the Academy.

Benefits Include:

• 401K/Employer Match
• Complimentary lunch
• Discounted tickets for all KSE teams
• Access to Rapids College Club and Avalanche College Power Play

Applications Submitted by: 10/31/2026

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.