Director of The Summer Program

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Director of The Summer Program

Location : Boston, MA

Classification : Seasonal position part-time from January to April, transitioning to full-time from May through early September

Reports To : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

ABOUT TENACITY

Tenacity is a dynamic nonprofit organization that empowers under-resourced Massachusetts youth to graduate from high school and achieve post-secondary success. Since our founding in 1999, Tenacity has been providing high-dosage youth enrichment programs that promote literacy, life skills, rackets / fitness skills, and social / emotional growth. We have served more than 45,000 students, ages 6-22, from Boston, Worcester, and Chelsea, MA. Tenacitys objectives include :

• Foster long-term, supportive relationships between students and Tenacity staff to encourage high school completion and post-secondary success.
• Provide literacy skills that promote critical thinking and understanding through a literacy curriculum designed around themes of social justice and student empowerment.
• Provide racket sports and fitness instruction that results in athletic skills, improved physical fitness, an understanding of health, enthusiasm for sport, and perseverance on and off the court.
• As part of our Pathway to Post-Secondary Success, 6th, 7th and 8th graders receive 300+ hours of youth enrichment programming per year, helping students from under-resourced neighborhoods grow academically and socially while improving their level of fitness.

For 25 years, Tenacity students have achieved a 95% high school graduation rate, higher than the 2021 average graduation rates in Boston (79%). 75% of Tenacity students are also succeeding in or have completed college or other structured post-secondary programs, which significantly exceeds the rate for

Boston Public School graduates (38%).

Tenacity is recognized as a leader in in-school, after-school, and summer programs. All our well-rounded programs provide literacy / academic support along with racket sports / fitness instruction, offering youth

personal attention and the opportunity to develop age-appropriate literacy skills, life skills, and physical

fitness.

OUR SUMMER IMPACT

Each summer, Tenacitys Summer Tennis, Reading, and Pickleball (STRP) program engages thousands of Boston youth across 25 sites, free of charge. The program blends fun, tennis, and pickleball instruction with reading support and life skills activities that keep students engaged and learning while school is out.

STRP helps prevent summer learning loss, builds confidence, and promotes teamwork and healthy habits. Our team of dedicated instructors, coaches, and mentors play a vital role in creating safe, inclusive, and joyful environments where students can discover their potential both on and off the court.

JOB SUMMARY

Tenacity is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Director of The Summer Program to lead and oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of Tenacitys summer programs across Boston. This leadership position supports year-round programming and plays a key role in ensuring program

excellence, staff development, and effective partnership management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Compensation : Tenacity offers a competitive salary, $25,000 $30,000, based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package.