Recreation Leader, Unbound Academy - $40,000/year USD

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a hybrid role that requires physical presence in Arizona.What if your role was to keep students energized, engaged, and eager to participate—without the burden of lesson plans, grading, or academic assessments?This position is designed for individuals who excel at working with young people and perform best in dynamic environments. At Unbound Academy's fully virtual, tuition-free charter school, students advance rapidly through academics using AI-powered tools, then dedicate the remainder of their day to live, interactive workshops centered on life skills, teamwork, and self-confidence. Your responsibility is to ensure these moments flow seamlessly and feel meaningful for students.You'll serve as the vital link that holds the experience together. You'll facilitate transitions, assist small groups, maintain high energy, and provide support when a student needs guidance or motivation. You won't deliver instructional content—but your presence is essential to making the experience work.If you've guided young people in camp settings, after-school programs, athletics, tutoring environments, or youth organizations—and you're drawn to a hybrid position that combines virtual engagement with in-person collaboration—this is an opportunity to help make education feel personal again.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating live virtual workshops by overseeing breakout rooms, transitions, session pacing, and group dynamicsPromoting participation through chat engagement, positive reinforcement, gentle prompts, and individualized student check-insEnsuring students remain engaged, confident, and connected throughout their learning daySupporting lead educators with operational logistics that ensure sessions proceed without disruptionServing as a reliable, trusted presence within student clubs and life-skills programmingWhat You Won’t Be DoingDelivering academic instruction or teaching subject matterDeveloping lesson plans, grading assignments, or conducting academic evaluationsBuilding curriculum or facilitating workshops on your ownRemaining passive or observing from the sidelines—this is an active, high-energy positionRecreation Leader Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate dynamic, virtual learning experiences by keeping students engaged, organized, and motivated throughout each workshop session.Basic RequirementsAvailable to start immediately or at the end of July (one of the two).At least 1 years of experience mentoring, coaching, tutoring, or leading youthEducational background within U.S., Canadian, or U.K. school systems (K–16); must have attended school in one of these countriesEnergizing, student-first presence with strong attention to detailWilling to work in a hybrid role in Arizona.About Unbound AcademyUnbound Academy is ‍Arizona’s first virtual, tuition-free charter school, designed to make grades 4-8 limitless, personal, and exciting. This isn’t just an alternative to the traditional school system. It’s a revolutionary way for your family to reclaim time, unlock potential, and reimagine what education can be.At Unbound Academy, students can master their core academics in just two hours a day. Our teachers use an AI-powered learning model to adjust to each child’s pace and interests, ensuring progress happens twice as fast as in a typical classroom.By cutting out the fluff and streamlining coursework, we not only make a significant academic impact—we make learning fun, personal, and incredibly effective.There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!Working with usThis is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $20 USD/hour, which equates to $40,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.Crossover Job Code: LJ-5635-US-Tucson-RecreationLead