The National Football Foundation’s Play It Smart program is accepting new school applications for the 2009-2010 school year. The final date to submit an application is February 2, 2009. See below for the link to the application.
If there are any questions regarding the application or the application process, call 972-556-1000, email
playitsmart@footballfoundation.com, or contact the Program Officer for your designated area. Please click here to contact the Program Officer for your designated area.
2009-2010 Play It Smart Program Application* (Microsoft Word Format)
Play It Smart Program Guidelines* (Adobe PDF Format)
(*To download applications: Click on link or Right click on the link above. Select "Save Target As". Save the file to your computer. Once the file has downloaded click "Open".)
Checklist for Application Process:
1. Review Play It Smart Program Guidelines. Play It Smart Program Guidelines
2. Complete Program Application.
3. Attach Program Narrative (Section I of application).
4. Mail, Email, or Fax to the National Football Foundation's Play It Smart Program.
The application must be completed by a school administrator or school district official. The application must be signed by the principal and school district superintendent.
It is an expectation that all school applicants have received approval from their district superintendent to begin the application process.
Once the application is received by the National Office, schools will be notified of their status with the program by April 15, 2008. Please review the Play It Smart Program Guidelines for additional information.
Applications can be mailed, emailed, or faxed to:
The National Football Foundation
PLAY IT SMART Program Applications
433 E. Las Colinas Blvd.
Suite 1130
Irving, TX, 75039
ATTN: Play It Smart Program Officers
E-Mail: playitsmart@footballfoundation.com
(FAX) 972-556-9032
Academic Coach Job Candidates
The National Football Foundation’s Play It Smart program is currently recruiting applicants for the position of “Academic Coach” on behalf of its member schools and school districts. Part-time positions exist in numerous cities (see list below) while full-time opportunities exist with programs in Houston, TX.
Please click here to apply for the positions in Houston, TX . You must apply for the position through the HISD website to be considered for the position in Houston.
Responsibilities cover, but are not limited to, the development and coordination of a year-round comprehensive support program for high school student athletes that includes academic, career, and personal counseling and facilitating community service projects.
The academic coach position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree, experience in the field of academic-athletic counseling, education, or related field, and a demonstrated appreciation of interscholastic athletics. All successful candidates must comply with local school district requirements for background checks and clearances. Play It Smart conducts an initial candidate screening for minimum job qualifications. Final interviews and selection for qualified candidates are conducted on school grounds with a school administrative team.
To apply, candidates must send a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information for three references to:
Mail:
The National Football Foundation
ATTN: Play It Smart Program- Academic Coach Recruiting
433 E. Las Colinas Blvd.
Suite 1130
Irving, TX, 75039
Email:
playitsmart@footballfoundation.com
Phone:
972-556-1000
1-800-486-1865
Click on the following links for more information on:
A detailed job description
The program
A comprehensive listing of schools and cities
2008-09 Play It Smart Academic Coach Openings
California
Los Angeles
Florida
Pahokee
Ft. Lauderdale
Illinois
Chicago
Indiana
South Bend
Maryland
Baltimore
Missouri
St. Louis
New Jersey
Newark
North Plainfield
New York
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Queens
South Carolina
Columbia
Tennessee
Nashville
Texas
Houston (Fulltime positions) Click here to apply online
