Boys & Girls Club- Academic Success Coach

Boys & Girls Club
- Academic Success Coach

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 Title:

Boys & Girls Club
- Academic Success Coach

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:
The Academic Success Coach supports Power Hour, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County's structured academic support program for students in grades 1-12. Academic Success Coaches work individually and with small groups to complete homework, strengthen academic skills, and ensure each student participates in meaningful academic activities. Coaches will typically be assigned to specific schools or grade levels to provide consistent support and build relationships with students.

• Provide individual and small-group homework support to elementary, middle, and/or high school students.
• Assist students in math, English language arts, science, social studies, and other grade-level courses.
• Help students understand assignments without completing the work for them.
• Lead provided academic activities when students do not have homework.
• Support academic skills such as organization, time management, study habits, and assignment tracking.
• Use resources and problem-solving strategies when assisting with unfamiliar subjects or assignments.
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress of designated students when parent permission and grade information are available.
• Communicate student needs, concerns, and progress to Club staff.
• Maintain a patient, positive, and focused learning environment during Power Hour.

• 2:30PM - 5:00PM (Shifts are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday)
• Must work one or more consistent days each week (at least two days per week preferred).
• Applicants must reliably attend their assigned weekly shifts.
• Assignments will be based on availability, academic strengths, and program needs.

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study as part of a Financial Aid Package.
• Ability to explain academic concepts clearly and supports students without simply providing answers.
• Strong communication, patience, dependability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with individual strengths and small groups.
• Willingness to use provided materials, online resources, and other tools to address unfamiliar assignments.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and encourage students to work independently.
• Must be able to transport self to location.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Second-semester first-year student or above.
• Previous tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or youth development experience.
• Broad knowledge of elementary subjects or strength in specific middle or high school subjects.

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. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information,…