Residential Life Mentor (part-time) - Saddlebrook Resort

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We are seeking a Male Mentor to assit in the male student dormitories. 

 

The Residential Mentor will be responsible for monitoring our student-athletes and the residence dorms promoting a safe, secure, and healthy environment for their development. This person will report to the Residential Life Manager.

 

Position Responsibilities

· Serve as a responsible, adult presence in the dorm. Actively supervise, engage with, and promote social growth and inclusion among students.

· Oversee and maintain residence hall, including room checks and headcount.

· Promote and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy living environment

· Enforce policies and procedures ensuring that the student-athlete code of conduct is being maintained

· Participate and follow up on recreational, educational for student-athletes

· Assist student-athletes with learning, character building, community development, and personal well-being

· Be aware of student-athletes’ daily schedules

· Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes

· Other duties as assigned

· 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 dorms

· Assist with housing process including check in/out, early arrivals and opening/closing of dorms

· Attend and contribute to department meetings

· Attend and participate staff trainings

· Assist with orientation and acclimation of student-athletes to student life

· Keep detailed notes and daily activity reports

· Collaborate with departments including sports, academics, health services for student-athlete’s development

· 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.

Qualifications:

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

· Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

· At least 1 year experience working with students grades 6 through 12

· Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology 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 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

· Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

· Must be able to move around campus, which includes gym, turf, fields, stairs, etc.

· This role is considered essential and may be required to work during weather emergencies or business closures in order to meet operational requirements