Assistant Residential Mentor Position Available In Manatee, Florida

The Assistant Residential Mentor will be responsible for monitoring the day-to-day routines and schedules of our student-athletes and camp participants in the residence halls and promoting a safe, secure, and healthy environment for their development. This person will work across different dorms and floors to fill in on days that Residential Mentors are off duty. Position Responsibilities Serve as a responsible, adult presence, providing guidance and support in the residence halls for staff and student-athletes Assist enforcement of policies and procedures ensuring that the student-athlete code of conduct is being maintained Escalate student and parent concerns, ensuring that the appropriate staff members are aware of the conditions in the dorm Promote a positive healthy environment for the student-athletes Maintain the residential hall, including room checks and head count Be aware of student-athletes’ daily schedules Assist leadership with various projects Design and implement residence hall programming as needed Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes Other duties as assigned Operations Monitor students in dorms and throughout campus, including wake up and curfew times Perform regular walkthroughs and inspections of the residence halls working with maintenance, accommodations, and other departments to coordinate and direct upkeep requests Coordinate with safety and security staff to ensure the security of students and residence halls Assist with housing process including check in/out, early arrivals and opening/closing of residence halls Attend and contribute to department meetings Attend and contribute to general planning for Academy and summer camp programs Communication Communicate and follow up on conduct expectations of all student-athletes Communicate and enforce appropriate disciplinary actions for violations Collaborate and communicate emergency response and crisis management plans for various situations including weather, lockdown, student illness, injury, etc. Collaborate with departments including sports, academics, health services for student-athlete’s development Communicate openly and regularly with students and parents/guardians Take detailed notes and communicate areas of note or concern effectively with the primary mentor and other Student Life leadership. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Education, Child Psychology or related area Must possess good judgment and sensitivity relating to students of various backgrounds Ability to handle challenging situations professionally and with sensitivity Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent guest service skills Highly organized with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects effectively Ability to multitask in a fast-paced organization A superior work ethic Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues Preferred Skills Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sports Management, or related area Experience in education, sports or related area Experience as a collegiate athlete Experience with residential life in a boarding school environment and/or summer camps Experience with working with students grades 6 to 12 Experience in counseling, crisis response, and mediation Experience in a high-pressure, academic/performance setting First Aid and CPR Certification Proficient with computers and computer systems Bilingual Physical Demands and Work Environment