COACH | Spark Balance

Heritage Schools, Inc.•Provo, UT

About The Position

Spark Balance is seeking dynamic, passionate life coaches to work with teenagers and help them discover their passions and reach their full potential. Coaches work with students one-on-one and in small groups, and participate alongside them in activities to help develop life skills, set and achieve goals, and build confidence and resilience. Spark Balance is part of The Heritage Community, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) treatment program founded in 1984 and located in Provo, Utah. The role offers a flexible schedule with several fixed shift options and an overflow option. All shifts include a Sunday rotation, with one Sunday worked every four weeks from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Some shifts may not be available at the time of interviewing, but employees may have opportunities to switch schedules as openings arise. New hires are required to successfully complete a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, and criminal records.

Requirements

Be at least 20 years of age.
Have the physical ability to provide interventions, such as safety holds.
Have a 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 in company vehicles.
Be proficient and fluent in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully coach and mentor adolescents.
Show assertiveness in learning and continually enhancing knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and mental health.
Have good energy and the ability to work in all weather conditions.
Have an engaging and empathetic character, balanced with tenacity and determination.
Have problem-solving, decisiveness, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills.

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, encouraging and supporting them in developing skills related to tasks such as 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.