Adolescent Life Coach — Neurodiversity Growth

The Heritage Community; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundance Resort Passes

Provo Recreation Center Discounts

Gym Membership

Internship credit opportunities

Pay raises every 3 months

Job summary

Spark Academy, part of The Heritage Community in Provo, UT, is seeking dedicated life coaches to support adolescents in a residential setting. You will work with teens one-on-one and in groups, helping them build life skills, set goals, and gain confidence.

The role involves engaging activities, crisis de-escalation, and transport duties as needed. The position offers a flexible schedule on a residential campus, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team focused on teen well-being and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach and mentor adolescents.
• Assertiveness to learn and continually enhance knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and mental health.
• Good energy and ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Engaging and empathetic character, with a balance of tenacity and determination.
• Good problem-solving, decisiveness, and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Physical fitness and stamina to effectively respond to physically demanding situations

Responsibilities

• Develop close, personal, and emotionally supportive relationships with the students to coach them in their treatment progression.
• Implement clinical treatment plans as outlined by the Treatment Team.
• Ensure that a healthy, comfortable, safe, and caregiving environment is maintained.
• Participate in a wide variety of activities with the students, encouraging and supporting them to develop the skills associated with the tasks (i.e., sports, bike riding, skiing, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, etc.).
• Properly use a variety of mediation and intervention techniques to redirect students who need support and guidance during escalated moments.
• Respond promptly to crisis situations and disturbances in a calm and controlled manner.
• Assess the situation to determine appropriate de-escalation techniques and intervention strategies.
• Communicate effectively with individuals in crisis, using active listening and empathy to build rapport.
• Transport the students to and from off-campus appointments and activities using company vehicles.

Skills

Adolescent coaching

Neurodiversity awareness

Crisis response

Effective communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Spark Academy, part of The Heritage Community in Provo, UT, is seeking dedicated life coaches to support adolescents in a residential setting. You will work with teens one-on-one and in groups, helping them build life skills, set goals, and gain confidence.

The role involves engaging activities, crisis de-escalation, and transport duties as needed. The position offers a flexible schedule on a residential campus, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team focused on teen well-being and