Resilience Coach

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

65% commission on coaching sessions

Independent contractor position

Flexible freelance schedule

Sessions at home, online, or schools

Potential workshops/seminars

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring is seeking a Resilience Coach to guide clients from children to adults in building inner strength and coping resources. The role uses positive psychology, CBT-informed, and strengths-based approaches to foster lasting resilience.

Responsibilities include assessing coping strengths, designing personalised programmes, teaching evidence-based skills, and supporting clients through stress, burnout, and transitions.

Qualifications

• Coaching qualification with resilience or wellbeing focus.
• Minimum 2 years resilience coaching, counselling, or wellbeing practice.
• Training in positive psychology, CBT, or stress inoculation approaches.
• ICF or equivalent professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct resilience assessments and identify clients' coping strengths and gaps.
• Design and deliver personalised resilience coaching programmes.
• Teach clients evidence-based resilience skills: mindset, adaptability, and problem-solving.
• Support clients through adversity, burnout, academic pressure, and life transitions.
• Help children and teens develop age-appropriate resilience skills.
• Facilitate group resilience workshops for schools or families.
• Collaborate with therapists and educators on resilience-building strategies.

Skills

Cross-age group coaching

Resilience frameworks

Stress management coaching

Positive psychology tools

Education

Coaching qualification with resilience or wellbeing focus

Training in positive psychology/CBT/stress inoculation

ICF or equivalent professional membership

Job description

Workspace
Online
Student's home
Tutor's home (where approved)
Corporate offices
Schools
Workshop and seminar venues

Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Resilience Coach to help clients — from children to adults — develop the inner strength, adaptability, and coping resources needed to navigate life's challenges. You will use positive psychology, CBT-informed, and strengths-based approaches to build lasting resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct resilience assessments and identify clients' coping strengths and gaps

Design and deliver personalised resilience coaching programmes

Teach clients evidence-based resilience skills: mindset, adaptability, and problem-solving

Support clients through adversity, burnout, academic pressure, and life transitions

Help children and teens develop age-appropriate resilience skills

Facilitate group resilience workshops for schools or families

Collaborate with therapists and educators on resilience-building strategies

Minimum Qualifications

Coaching qualification with resilience or wellbeing focus

Minimum 2 years resilience coaching, counselling, or wellbeing practice

Training in positive psychology, CBT, or stress inoculation approaches

ICF or equivalent professional membership

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with high-pressure academic or professional environments

Child and adolescent resilience coaching specialisation

UAE Licensing & Professional Requirements

Coaching is an unregulated profession in the UAE; however, we expect all coaches to hold recognised professional qualifications, accreditation from a reputable coaching body (e.g. ICF, EMCC, AC), and relevant experience. Coaches must operate within their scope of practice and comply with all applicable UAE professional and legal requirements.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

Own UAE Employment Visa

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years resilience coaching or wellbeing practice

Cross-age group coaching experience

Required Skills

Resilience frameworks

Stress management coaching

Positive psychology tools

Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

Competitive session rates

Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Application Process

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation
Earn 65% commission on all completed and fully paid coaching sessions and coaching packages.
Commission is calculated after client payment has been received.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Opportunities may include workshops, seminars, and corporate wellbeing programmes.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 65% commission on all completed and fully paid coaching sessions and coaching packages.
Commission is calculated after client payment has been received.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Opportunities may include workshops, seminars, and corporate wellbeing programmes.