Career Coach

Second Mile Education; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Mile Education in Tampa, Florida is seeking a dedicated Career Coach to support students in their postsecondary exploration and job readiness. This role involves coordinating activities, assisting with career planning, and ensuring smooth transitions for students.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, effective communication skills, and the ability to foster relationships. Candidates with prior coaching experience and bilingual capabilities are preferred. This position is essential for helping students achieve their educational and career goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Two years of paid experience coaching high school students.
• Knowledge of career and college admissions processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student orientation process.
• Coordinate postsecondary readiness activities.
• Monitor students’ postsecondary transition progress.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Computer literacy

Job readiness skills

Bilingual

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Florida Teaching Certification or Valid Statement of Eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Career Coach supports the school’s mission to ensure that every student graduates high school with an appropriate postsecondary plan. This position is responsible for working with students in career exploration, research and planning; employment skills; interpretation of career and college assessments; and job placement. The Career Coach secures and disseminates resources that assist students through the process of postsecondary exploration, application, and selection. The Career Coach works closely with teachers, administrators, support staff, employers, and others to accomplish the goal of all students successfully transitioning to a postsecondary pathway.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with student orientation process.
• Coordinate postsecondary readiness, preparation and transition activities.
• Monitor students’ postsecondary transition progress and My Success, document and record all postsecondary activity.
• Manage the College and Career Center and its activities.
• Network with community resources to provide experiential learning in careers through work experience, job shadowing, internships, and possible employment.
• Assist students in the development of job readiness skills and personal qualities to prepare them to be competitive in the job market; i.e., personal appearance, punctuality, courtesies of expression, responsibility, confidentiality.
• Organize employment and postsecondary functions for students, parents and family members (financial aid, career days, motivational speakers, college admission representatives, military recruiters, field trips, etc.).
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary, which are aligned in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Certification Requirements
  • Florida Teaching Certification or Valid Statement of Eligibility – School Guidance preferred or any subject area
• Effective oral and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Two years of paid, professional experience coaching high school students in career and postsecondary options
• Previous experience working with low‑performing and over‑age youth preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Knowledge of career and occupational resources, trends and opportunities.
• Knowledge of college entrance and admissions requirements and procedures, financial aid requirements.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of job readiness skills.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and operate a high school Career
• Ability to provide specialized assistance and information concerning career planning and college entrance to students, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to analyze career and postsecondary assessments and inventories and provide career and college advisement.
• Skilled in use of productivity software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.