COACH | Elevate Academy

Heritage Schools, Inc.•Provo, UT

19h•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate Academy is a co-ed residential treatment program for adolescents specializing in trauma, mood disorders, adoption and attachment issues, and similar diagnoses. Coaches work directly with students, providing supervised support and mentoring to guide them through therapeutic progress. They help students learn self-regulation and apply tools from therapy during daily activities. The role calls for someone who is engaging, attuned, and passionate about helping young people thrive. Elevate Academy is part of The Heritage Community, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) treatment program located in Provo, Utah. The position includes a scheduled rotation of afternoon and evening shifts: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It also includes one Sunday every four weeks, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The schedule is described as flexible. The Heritage Community is a smoke- and vape-free workplace. New hires must successfully complete a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, and criminal records.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to successfully coach and mentor adolescents.
Assertiveness to learn and continually enhance knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and mental health.
Good energy and ability to work in all weather conditions.
Engaging and empathetic character, with a balance of tenacity and determination.
Good problem-solving, decisiveness, and teamwork skills.
Proficient communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Must be at least 20 years old.
Physical ability to provide interventions, such as safety holds.
Valid driver's license and no more than one traffic violation on the driving record in the past three years to be approved to transport students using company vehicles.
Proficiency and fluency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.
Successful completion of the required background check.

Responsibilities

Develop close, personal, and emotionally supportive relationships with students to coach them in their treatment progression.
Implement clinical treatment plans as outlined by the Treatment Team.
Maintain a healthy, comfortable, safe, and caregiving environment.
Participate in activities with students and encourage and support them in developing associated skills, including through sports, bike riding, skiing, rock climbing, hiking, and swimming.
Use mediation and intervention techniques to redirect students who need support and guidance during escalated moments.
Transport students to and from off-campus appointments and activities using company vehicles.