Academic Mentor

Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. 

Our purpose is to provide caring, adult professionals and a safe place for youth to learn and grow where hope and opportunity is provided through life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Before school, after school, during the summer months and on Friday nights, the Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan engages members in fun and educational activities that help develop a sound moral compass and influence their ability to succeed in life.

Plan, implement, supervise, and promote educational activities and programs after school for children and youth.

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

• →Promote and stimulate program participation.
• →Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

• →May be required to drive the Club van.
• →May be required to answer phones and perform other light administrative duties.

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for members and visitors.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality of programs, and appearance of the Club at all times.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure the conduct, safety, and development of members.
• Evaluate programs on a continual basis and ensure programs and activities are inclusive of gender and cultural diversity.

• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting, including activities and events conducted, participation figures, and any member conduct or other issues.
• Ensure productive and effective performance of program staff and volunteers.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children or youth.
• Knowledge of youth development and positive youth engagement.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with youth.
• Ability to motivate youth and appropriately manage behavior.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs and activities for youth.
• Ability to provide academic support and explain concepts in a patient, encouraging, and age-appropriate manner.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe and engaging environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid state driver's license (van drivers only).
• CPR/First Aid certification (training provided).

• Coursework completed toward an elementary or secondary education degree.
• Previous experience providing tutoring, academic support, or educational programming.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor should it be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.