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.

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.

• 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.

• 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…