Male Leadership Coach - Akins HS - Austin ISD

RPMGlobal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Generous PTO

Professional growth

Employer retirement plan

Job summary

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is hiring a full-time Male Leadership Coach for Akins HS in Austin ISD. You will lead a cohort of young men through weekly group sessions, provide individualized case management, and coordinate experiences to help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a high school campus-based role with some evening/weekend work. The role requires strong facilitation, relationship-building with students and families, and collaboration with CIS

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating group discussions about identity, leadership, and resilience.
• Excellent written and oral communication with families and school staff.
• Commitment to youth development and cultural humility.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly MSAP group sessions and leadership development curriculum.
• Build supportive relationships with students through check-ins and case management.
• Coordinate with school staff, families, CIS teammates to remove barriers to student success.
• Connect students with enrichment opportunities including college visits and career exploration.
• Document student progress and maintain accurate case notes in CIS systems.
• Coordinate end-of-year celebrations and MSAP events.
• Lead events such as field trips and retreats on campus.

Skills

Group facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Flexibility/scheduling

Cultural humility

Team collaboration

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field

Job description

Male Leadership Coach

Male Student Achievement Program – Communities In Schools of Central Texas

Akins Early College High School

Location: In-person / Campus-Based

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt, and working hours may fall outside of typical work hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected.

Reports to: Program Director, Campus-Based Services

Starting Salary: $3,550/month(contingent on experience)

Are you passionate about helping young men thrive in school and beyond? Do you believe in the power of mentorship, brotherhood, and leadership development to change lives? If so, we invite you to consider joining Communities In Schools of Central Texas as a Male Leadership Coach.

Who We Are

Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization. For over 40 years, CIS has surrounded students with a community of support—empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

The Male Student Achievement Program (MSAP) is a transformative, school-based leadership and peer support program for male-identifying high school students that empowers male students to make their communities stronger and builds a positive brotherhood of support. The pillars of MSAP are critical mentoring, leadership development, developing a positive view of male masculinity, academic coaching, and post‑secondary access. The program works by:

• developing a close relationship with a skilled, caring adult
• creating a community of accountability among the young men
• expanding horizons through enrichment experiences
• exposing students to college and career opportunities in Central Texas
• creating leadership opportunities and opportunities for students to give back to the community

The Opportunity

We are hiring a full-time Male Leadership Coach for Akins HS, Austin ISD. In this role, you will lead a cohort of young men through weekly group sessions, provide individualized case management, and coordinate experiences that help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a high school campus-based position. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected. A typical workday mirrors school hours.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate weekly MSAP group sessions and leadership development curriculum
• Build supportive relationships with students through one‑on‑one check‑ins, case management, and crisis response
• Partner with school staff, families, and CIS teammates to remove barriers to student success
• Connect students with enrichment opportunities including college visits, career exploration, and service‑learning projects
• Support identity development and social‑emotional growth through culturally responsive mentoring
• Document student progress and maintain accurate case notes and data in the CIS database
• Coordinate end‑of‑year celebrations such as National Decision Day and other MSAP events
• Plan, coordinate, and lead MSAP events such as field trips and retreats
• Serve as a visible, trustworthy role model and presence on campus

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2 years of experience working with boys and young men of color, ideally in a school, nonprofit, or community‑based setting
• Strong group facilitation skills and the ability to lead discussions rooted in identity, leadership, and resilience
• A collaborative and strengths‑based approach to working with students, families, and school teams
• Experience managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments
• A commitment to cultural humility in youth development
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related field—or equivalent lived and professional experience
• Spanish/English bilingual skills
• Lived experience as a Black or Latinx male is strongly encouraged and highly valued but not required

Why Join CIS?

• Mission-driven work – Be part of a team that changes the trajectory of students’ lives.
• Professional growth – Ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways into director-level roles.
• Community impact – Build partnerships that extend beyond the classroom.
• Generous paid time off: 4+ weeks of holidays, 3 weeks paid summer break, 2 weeks of vacation time, personal days and sick days
• Financial stipends for qualified staff: Active Texas Mental Health License (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT-A, LPC, or LPC-A)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid employee medical plan available, plus family subsidies, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Community-centered culture focused on impact, growth, and connection

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.