What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Residential Mentor position at IMGAcademyCorporateCareers?
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
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