Boys & Girls Club- Mentor (Youth Development Professional)

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives", McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. Job Description: Effective Date: 08/09/2026 Reports to: Senior Program Director Department: Center for Experience & Opportunity Rate of Pay: Maryland Minimum Wage FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Location of Position: Boys & Girls Club of Westminster, 71 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 Duration of Appointment: August 5, 2026 to May 25, 2027 Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis. Scope: Mentors provide direct supervision, positive engagement, and program support for Boys & Girls Club members. Mentors are expected to actively and enthusiastically engage with members, manage behavior, maintain safety, support scheduled programs, and clean and reset their assigned spaces. Responsibilities: Attend the daily shift meetings before reporting to an assignment. Mentors who drive separately or arrive after the meeting must check in with a Director before beginning work. Review the daily schedule, assigned placement, programs, visitors, special events, and relevant member information. Report to the assigned space and remain there unless reassigned or a Director has arranged coverage. Maintain active supervision and remain attentive at all times; do not sit on the sidelines, use a personal cell phone, or become distracted while members are present. Actively engage members through games, conversations, homework support, Club materials, technology, and other appropriate activities. Lead assigned clubs or planned activities and support programs led by staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners. Monitor member interactions, technology use, treatment of property, and participation in required homework or program activities to ensure expectations are followed. Use positive reinforcement techniques, coaching, and trauma-informed practices to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. Intervene promptly and consistently when behavior is unsafe, disrespectful, or disruptive, and contact a Director when it is repeated, escalating, or unsafe. Promptly report member concerns, behavior patterns, safety issues, or requests for support to a Director. Follow all movement, safety, and in-Club communication procedures, including supervising member transitions and avoiding one-on-one situations. Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Do not communicate with, transport, tutor, coach, or connect with members or their families outside of Club-approved activities. Communicate professionally with Club leadership, ask for support when needed, and accept direction, coaching, and feedback. Attend all required trainings throughout the school year. Before leaving, sweep or vacuum, wipe surfaces, return materials, remove trash, and reset the assigned space. Call a Director to inspect and approve the space, then assist with remaining tasks as directed. Schedule: Shifts are available Monday through Friday, from 2:00PM - 6:00PM or 3:00PM - 6:00PM (Based on availability and program needs). Mentors may work one or more consistent days each week based on their class schedule, Federal Work Study award, and Club staffing needs. Mentors must reliably attend assigned shifts. Call-outs must be reported to the front desk by 12:00PM; lateness must be reported as soon as the delay is known. Transportation from McDaniel College may be provided for scheduled shifts, but is not guaranteed. Mentors may also drive themselves. Requirements: Qualifications: Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College. Eligible for Federal Work Study as part of a Financial Aid Package. Dependable, punctual, and able to communicate questions, concerns, and schedule changes directly and professionally. High-energy, positive, and enthusiastic, with the ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced youth-development environment. Ability to actively supervise, engage, and redirect groups of children and teenagers. Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and appropriate role-modeling behavior. Willingness to lead activities, clean assigned spaces, work as part of a team, and accept coaching. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience mentoring, working, or volunteering with children or teenagers. Experience leading games, clubs, sports, arts, academic support, or other group activities. Interest in education, social work, psychology, recreation, youth development, or a related field. Additional Information: McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. 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