About IMG Academy
Named by Sports Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Sports in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

The Residential Mentor 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.

Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfect with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Get to know us better: 

www.imgacademy.com

www.imgacademy.com/careers

 

IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.