Statewide Quality Coach (Michigan-based Contract Role)

The Forum for Youth Investment; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Forum for Youth Investment is seeking five Statewide Quality Coaches in Michigan to enhance coaching at 21st Century Community Learning Center programs. These independent contractors will work approximately 15–20 hours per week, facilitating high-quality coaching cycles and using data to strengthen practices.

Candidates should have substantial experience in youth development and training, with strong skills in communication and collaboration. This role requires travel within Michigan and offers flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a teacher or youth worker in afterschool programs or community-based education.
• Experience working in OST (Out-of-School Time) or 21st CCLC centers.
• Demonstrated ability to perform youth development practices on the PQA at level five.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Site Coordinators to identify staff for coaching sessions.
• Facilitate structured coaching cycles with practitioners.
• Score and analyze PQA assessments and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Youth development

Training and coaching

Collaboration

Communication

Data analysis

Education

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

Job description

Statewide Quality Coach

Location: Michigan (local to assigned region, with some statewide travel). Reports To: 21CCLC Coaching Lead. Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099). Contract Dates: September 30, 2025 – September 30, 2026. Compensation: $30 per hour, approximately 15–20 hours per week.

The Opportunity

The Forum is seeking five Statewide Quality Coaches to provide direct coaching to staff at Michigan’s 21st Century Community Learning Center (21CCLC) programs. Coaches will use data and observations to facilitate high-quality, research-based coaching cycles to strengthen youth development practices and build the capacity of afterschool and summer learning staff. Coaches should reside in or near one of the following locations: Detroit, Traverse City, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, or Lansing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Site Coordinators to identify staff for coaching and modeling sessions.
• Establish and refine coaching priorities using data, observations, and practitioner feedback.
• Facilitate structured four‑session coaching cycles with practitioners.
• Conduct external observations using the Program Quality Assessment (PQA).
• Score and analyze PQA assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Lead observation‑reflection sessions to assess practitioner growth.
• Model and co‑lead activities with staff to demonstrate effective youth development practices.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has deep experience in youth development, training, and coaching; is committed to advancing equity, supporting practitioner growth, and modeling effective youth engagement practices; and is a skilled facilitator, effective collaborator, and strong communicator with the ability to inspire and guide adult learners.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, social work, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience as a teacher or youth worker in afterschool programs or community‑based education.
• Experience working in OST (Out‑of‑School Time) or 21st CCLC centers.
• Demonstrated ability to perform youth development practices on the PQA at level five.
• Strong communication, facilitation, data analysis, and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with the Youth Program Quality Improvement (YPQI) approach.
• Completion of External Assessor Reliability Training (EART).
• Training‑of‑Trainers certification in Youth Work Methods and/or Youth Work Management.
• Experience providing coaching, mentoring, or professional development for adult learners.

Working Conditions

Approximately 15–20 hours per week for 40 weeks. Recruited statewide to serve programs in local regions, with some travel to additional sites as needed. Flexible scheduling to accommodate coaching sessions and training meetings. Term‑limited independent contractor (1099) position beginning September 30, 2025 and concluding September 30, 2026.