Mentor Coach

Mentor Professional

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast is to ensure every child has mentors and champions in life.

Position reports to: General Manager or Unit Director

Primary interfaces: Youth, parents, program staff, general manager, operations team

Hours: 23 – 25 hours/week MUST BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE AND PROVIDE AN OPEN/CONSISTENT M-F SCHEDULE unless otherwise approved.

Daily hours include: 2:00PM - 6:00PM and WEDNESDAYS/MINIMUM DAYS 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast is a dynamic, innovative, youth-serving organization that is committed to helping all children build positive, lifelong memories, achieve their greatest potential, and inspire future generations. The mentor professional's primary responsibility is to ensure that every child has a safe, first-class after-school experience. This is done by acting as a positive, engaging adult role model, teacher, coach, and mentor. Mentor professionals must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they teach, inspire, encourage, and impact. Professionals work directly with an assigned group of approximately 20-25 students. This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

Key roles:

1. Commitment to safety
2. Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast's mission, "To ensure every child has mentors and champions in life."
3. Work as a tutor/mentor in an after-school enrichment program providing homework assistance, academic enrichment and fitness using curriculum and materials provided by Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast. This also includes making sure the classroom is clean upon your shift departure, which could include sweeping and wiping down tables.
4. Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through reliability, punctuality, appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
5. Demonstrate program leadership skills through group expectations management and effective practices of the club's guiding principles: respect each other, respect the club, try your best and have fun.
6. Approach behavior as communication by practicing positive reinforcement and implementing strategies that help members identify and correct challenging behaviors.
7. Plan, organize, and prioritize programmatic deliverables including safety practices, curriculum, and individualized member engagement.
8. Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers in a way that enhances safety, supports our "Blue Culture", fosters transparency, and invites opportunities for learning and growth.
9. Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and community partners by utilizing objective language, engaging parents in formulating solutions, and activating appropriate communication channels.
10. Develop program delivery skills in a way that fosters engagement and learning while building upon the mentor-mentee relationship.
11. Participate in staff development and training activities when needed after hours or on weekends.
12. Operate a 9-passenger van to transport youth from school sites to Boys & Girls Clubs locations, as needed.
13. Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections; promptly report mechanical issues or safety concerns; and maintain vehicles in a clean, safe, and orderly condition (including fueling and routine upkeep).
14. Accurately complete and maintain transportation records, including mileage logs, vehicle inspection reports, and incident documentation.
15. Inspect and ensure availability of emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
16. Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth during transportation by maintaining appropriate supervision, applying positive behavior management techniques, and following established emergency procedures.

Job skills & requirements:

• High school diploma and a minimum of 24-48 college units (provide proof upon interview).
• Have a drive to work with a diverse group of students from different socio-economic backgrounds and levels of educational preparedness.
• Exhibit the characteristics of strong leadership, patience, effective communication, and a consistent desire to learn and execute new programs.
• Ability to teach math and English skills (K–5th) or (6th – 8th) & additional subject such as science, biology, chemistry, history, as well as intervention/prevention topics (Preferred but not required).
• Time management, planning, and organization skills.
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.
• Must pass live scan fingerprinting and CRA background check.
• CPR & basic first aid certified preferred (provide proof upon interview).
• Proof of negative TB test valid within the past 3 years from hire date.
• Must have transportation to and from work

Physical requirements:

This position may require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, or reach as needed, and to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. Employees must have the dexterity, coordination, vision, and hearing necessary to perform job tasks safely and accurately.

Disclaimer: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast requires a 4-point background check for all employees before hire and during employment that includes social security verification, local comprehensive criminal history search, national comprehensive criminal history search, and sex offender registry search. Per the organization's screening & onboarding policy, a person is ineligible to obtain employment with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast if such person has been convicted of any misdemeanor against children or any felony consisting of murder, child abuse, domestic violence, abduction or human trafficking, rape or sexual assault, arson, weapons, physical assault or battery, or drug possession (use or distribution) in the last five years.