Rockys Residents Residential Manager

Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

The Rockys Residents Residential Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring a safe structured and positive residential experience for high school participants in USFs summer youth programs. This live-in position serves as the primary on-site authority during evening and overnight hours overseeing residential staff and supporting the well-being of approximately 80100 student participants.

This role blends student support operational coordination and risk management with a strong emphasis on safety communication and staff leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Safety & Supervision:

Serve as the primary on-site authority during evening and overnight hours for residential programs
Ensure the safety well-being and accountability of all residential participants
Lead response efforts for medical behavioral or emergency situations
Enforce youth protection policies program expectations and codes of conduct

Staff Leadership & Support:

Supervise and support a team of approximately 16 residential staff members (e.g. counselors)
Provide guidance to staff on student management conflict resolution and best practices
Maintain clear and consistent communication with staff to ensure alignment and coverage

Communication & Coordination:

Serve as a key point of contact for parent/guardian communication as needed
Communicate with university partners (e.g. housing campus safety health services) when appropriate
Ensure timely and accurate communication of incidents and updates to program leadership

Incident Management & Documentation:

Document and report incidents including medical concerns behavioral issues and policy violations
Maintain accurate records and logs in accordance with university and youth program policies
Support follow-up actions to ensure resolution and continuous improvement

Residential Experience Support:

Assist with roommate conflicts and student concerns to foster a positive residential environment
Promote a respectful inclusive and supportive community for all participants

Work Schedule & Expectations:

Live-in position during program weeks
Primarily evening and overnight hours with some flexibility based on program needs
On-call responsibility for urgent matters and overnight supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth in a camp educational or residential setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to respond effectively in high-pressure or emergency situations
• Demonstrated leadership experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in residential life summer camps or youth programs
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Background in education student affairs or related fields

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a proactive and dependable leader who is passionate about working with youth and creating a safe supportive residential environment. They are calm under pressure communicate effectively with both staff and families and are committed to upholding high standards of safety and student care.