Chicago Program Coach and Mentor

True Lacrosse Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

True Lacrosse Foundation in Chicago offers a part-time, after-school Program Lead role running Monday-Thursday from September to December. The position involves tutoring, mentorship, and lacrosse instruction, with 9-12 hours per week and scheduling flexibility.

Pay starts at $22/hour and the role is based at a Chicago school in the Austin neighborhood. Program Leads work with students across multiple grades, delivering academic support, leadership development, and lacrosse sessions after school.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring students in an after-school setting.
• Ability to mentor and develop leadership in youth.
• Lacrosse coaching background strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with schools and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring tailored to students’ needs.
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model to students.
• Lead team-building activities and lacrosse practices.
• Collaborate with school partners and Foundation leadership to deliver programming.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Mentorship

Lacrosse coaching (preferred)

Strong communication

Job description

Chicago Program Lead - True Lacrosse Foundation

Location

231 N Pine Avenue, Chicago, IL (Austin neighborhood)

Job Type

Part-time | After-school hours

Position Summary

The Chicago Program Lead is a part-time, after-school role running Monday-Thursday from September through December, with a commitment of 9-12 hours per week and scheduling flexibility. This position offers competitive pay starting at $22/hour. Program Leads play a vital role in delivering high-quality academic, mentorship, and lacrosse programming to students in under-resourced communities on Chicago’s West Side.

Position Overview

Program Leads are assigned to a partner school in the Austin neighborhood and work with students across multiple grade levels, including 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade, and high school boys' and girls' programs.

Each afternoon begins with academic tutoring and mentorship, followed by team-building activities and introductory lacrosse instruction. This structure allows students to grow both academically and athletically while developing leadership, confidence, and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring tailored to assigned students' academic needs
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model, supporting students' confidence, accountability, and leadership development
• Lead team-building activities and structured lacrosse practices focused on skill development and teamwork
• Collaborate with school partners, fellow staff, and Foundation leadership to deliver high-quality, consistent programming

Qualifications

• Prior experience in tutoring, teaching, or academic support
• Coaching experience preferred (lacrosse strongly preferred; other sports considered)
• Lacrosse playing or coaching background strongly preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Reliable, energetic, and passionate about youth development

Why Join True Lacrosse Foundation?

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact on students' academic growth, confidence, and future opportunities. You’ll join a supportive, mission-driven team committed to creating an environment where students and staff thrive.

We are proud to share that 100% of our staff report they would work here again, and we work hard to make this the best part of your week.