Weekend Dorm Parent Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

The Residential Mentor and Character Coach is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the day-to-day routines and schedules of our student-athletes and the residence halls promoting a safe, secure, and healthy environment for their development. This person will be assigned to a specific wing and will be the primary person responsible for parent communication for those student-athletes.

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 assigned wing and 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, and cultural programs for student-athletes
• Design and implement residence hall programs each semester
• Assist student-athletes with multicultural development, learning, character building, community development, and personal well-being
• Work collaboratively to create and administer a Residential Life Curriculum.
• Be aware of student-athletes’ daily schedules
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects, diligently track and meet deadlines that affect student life
• 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
• Lead scheduled floor meetings
• Attend and contribute to general planning for Academy and summer camp programs
• Attend and participate staff trainings

Communication

• Serve as primary contact for parents/guardians regarding dorm life by communicating openly and regularly with parents/guardians
• 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

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Education, Child Psychology or related area

Required Skills and Abilities

• 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 lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
• Must be able to move around residence hall, including stairs
• Ability to spend long periods of time on their feet, walking, standing, etc.
• Ability to work dynamic schedule based on operational needs is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.