The Student Life Associate (SLA) serves as a live-in mentor, leader, and support professional within the SPIRE Academy residential community. This role is responsible for helping create a safe, structured, supportive, and engaging environment that promotes student growth both on and off the field.
Student Life Associates play a critical role in mentoring student-athletes, building community, reinforcing accountability, and supporting the overall student experience. Through relationship-building, supervision, and cross-departmental collaboration, SLAs help students develop leadership, life skills, independence, and personal responsibility.
This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with student-athletes in a high-performance academic and athletic environment.
Student Support & Mentorship
Build positive relationships with student-athletes.
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Serve as a mentor and trusted adult presence within the residential community.
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Support student growth in leadership, responsibility, communication, and life skills.
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Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful campus culture.
Residential & Community Oversight
Support daily residential operations and student accountability.
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Conduct room checks, curfew checks, and student check-ins.
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Reinforce academy policies and community expectations.
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Help maintain safe, clean, and organized residential spaces.
Student Engagement & Programming
Support student activities, community-building events, and campus programming.
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Encourage student involvement and participation in academy life.
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Collaborate with Student Life staff on leadership and wellness initiatives.
Safety & Communication
Respond appropriately to student concerns, incidents, and emergencies.
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Maintain clear communication with supervisors and academy staff.
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Document behavioral or safety concerns when necessary.
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Support student well-being and connect students with appropriate resources.
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Compensation and Benefits
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30,000 with room and board
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3 meals a day
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Paid time off
Requirements
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Must be 23 years of age
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Must have held a valid drivers license for two years
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Must have a clean driving record
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Must be able to be added to company vehicle insurance
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Must be able to pass a T8 physical and drug test
