Spire Academy

Student Life Associate

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