What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPIRE Student Success Associate position at Spire Academy?
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.
- Serve as a mentor and trusted adult presence within the residential community.
- Support student growth in leadership, responsibility, communication, and life skills.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful campus culture.
Residential & Community Oversight
- Support daily residential operations and student accountability.
- Conduct room checks, curfew checks, and student check-ins.
- Reinforce academy policies and community expectations.
- Help maintain safe, clean, and organized residential spaces.
Student Engagement & Programming
- Support student activities, community-building events, and campus programming.
- Encourage student involvement and participation in academy life.
- Collaborate with Student Life staff on leadership and wellness initiatives.
Safety & Communication
- Respond appropriately to student concerns, incidents, and emergencies.
- Maintain clear communication with supervisors and academy staff.
- Document behavioral or safety concerns when necessary.
- Support student well-being and connect students with appropriate resources.
Compensation and Benefits
- 30,000 with room and board
- 3 meals a day
- Paid time off
Requirements
- Must be 23 years of age
- Must have held a valid drivers license for two years
- Must have a clean driving record
- Must be able to be added to company vehicle insurance
- Must be able to pass a T8 physical and drug test