Youth Life Skills Coach

Islamicleadership; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for full-time role with benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Islamicleadership in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a Youth Life Skills Coach to deliver impactful training and coaching to youth. This role emphasizes mentoring through workshops, helping young individuals develop essential skills for their future success.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have proven experience in coaching or mentoring. Additional benefits include flexible working conditions and opportunities for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Proven experience coaching, mentoring, or teaching youth.
• Familiarity with the Muslim community is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one and group coaching sessions focusing on life skills.
• Design and conduct workshops on essential life skills topics.
• Collaborate on creating and enhancing training materials.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring youth

Strong communication skills

Workshop facilitation

Organizational and planning skills

Engagement with community organizations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Youth Life Skills Coach to deliver life skills training and coaching to youth, helping them to develop essential skills for personal and professional success. The role involves mentoring, conducting workshops, and creating a supportive learning environment for young individuals.

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in coaching, mentoring, or teaching youth.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for youth development and empowering young individuals.
• Ability to create engaging and interactive training materials.
• Familiarity with the Muslim community and an understanding of Islamic values is a plus.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide one‑on‑one and group coaching sessions to youth, focusing on developing their life skills and personal growth.
• Workshop Facilitation: Design and conduct workshops on various life skills topics such as communication, time management, financial literacy, and conflict resolution.
• Program Development: Collaborate with the program development team to create and enhance life skills training materials and curriculum.
• Assessment: Assess the needs and progress of youth participants, providing feedback and adjusting coaching strategies as needed.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to promote ILIA's programs and engage more youth participants.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of coaching sessions, participant progress, and program outcomes.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape future project managers
• Flexible teaching environment
• Mission‑driven impact (especially if tied to youth or workforce development)
• Opportunity for full‑time role with benefits
• Continuous learning and PMI certification credits
• Competitive compensation

Physical Demands

• Meeting youth in evenings and weekends
• Join youth on outdoor activities
• Use of computers and internet
• Engaging with stakeholders via phone, email, and digital meeting tools
• Occasional visits to partner organizations