COACH | Spark Homestead

Heritage Schools•Payson, UT

About The Position

Spark Homestead, part of The Heritage Community, is seeking life coaches to work with teenagers in a treatment program. Coaches support students one-on-one, in small groups, and through shared activities, helping them develop life skills, set and achieve goals, and build confidence and resilience. The role involves building supportive relationships, helping students progress through treatment, and maintaining a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. The position offers several scheduled shifts, with a flexible schedule described by the employer. Available shifts are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during the same time slots. Employees also participate in a Sunday rotation, working one Sunday every four weeks from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. If a preferred schedule is full, candidates may complete training and a background check and pick up available shifts until a schedule opens.

Requirements

Be at least 20 years old.
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 tenacity and determination.
Good problem-solving, decisiveness, and teamwork skills.
Proficient communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
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 in company vehicles.
Proficiency and fluency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.
Successfully complete the required background check.

Responsibilities

Develop close, personal, emotionally supportive relationships with students and 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 related skills; examples include 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.