Part-Time Youth Life Skills & Leadership Coach

Islamic Leadership; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA) is seeking a part-time Youth Life Skills Facilitator to deliver structured life-skills and leadership programming to justice-involved youth in Central Maryland. Using ILIA’s I Can Lead curriculum, the facilitator will help youth strengthen communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, goal-setting, financial literacy, and other practical life skills.

Programming will take place primarily at assigned Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Youth Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to complete required background screening.
• 3+ years experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, counseling, or facilitating youth.
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Experience with justice-involved or underserved youth is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate life-skills and leadership sessions using ILIA curriculum
• Build supportive relationships with youth participants
• Lead interactive discussions and activities
• Track attendance, participation, and session notes
• Communicate participant needs and concerns to ILIA staff
• Coordinate with ILIA staff and site partners

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Youth engagement

Leadership

Education

Education/Counseling/Social Work degree or related field

Job description

Location : Maryland Eastern Shore — Caroline County / Cecil County / Dorchester County / Kent County / Queen Anne’s County / Somerset County / Talbot County / Wicomico County / Worcester County

Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA) is seeking multiple part-time Youth Life Skills Facilitator / Coaches to deliver structured life-skills and leadership programming to justice-involved youth in Central Maryland.

Using ILIA’s I Can Lead curriculum, the facilitator will help youth strengthen communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, goal-setting, financial literacy, and other practical life skills.

Location:

Maryland Eastern Shore — Caroline County / Cecil County / Dorchester County / Kent County / Queen Anne’s County / Somerset County / Talbot County / Wicomico County / Worcester County. Programming will take place primarily at assigned Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) facilities and partner sites.

Qualifications:

Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Youth Development, or related field, or equivalent experience

Ability to complete required background screening

3+ years experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, counseling, or facilitating youth

Strong communication and group facilitation skills

Reliable, organized, and able to work independently

Experience with justice-involved or underserved youth is a plus

Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance

Responsibilities

Facilitate life-skills and leadership sessions using ILIA curriculum

Build supportive relationships with youth participants

Lead interactive discussions and activities

Track attendance, participation, and session notes

Communicate participant needs and concerns to ILIA staff

Coordinate with ILIA staff and site partners

Schedule

Part-time / contract-based

Schedule based on program, facility, and facilitator availability

May include daytime, evening, or weekend programming