Life Coach

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Coach promotes continued student engagement at an Excel Center and acts as a student advocate. Each coach manages a caseload typically ranging from 65 to 80 students, building relationships and connecting students with resources to address barriers to educational progress. Coaches balance core responsibilities with responsiveness to student needs and crises, supporting learning, productivity, and a positive school culture. The role includes helping students set educational goals, tracking their academic progress, guiding them toward graduation and postsecondary success, and coordinating support with school staff and community partners. The coach also contributes to student intake and assessment, individual learning plans, and student engagement through individual and group meetings. Occasional local travel and transporting individuals are required, along with regular, consistent in-person attendance.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 10 years of equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in social work, counseling, advising, academic guidance, or a related field.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Strong meeting facilitation skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, a School Information Management System, Excel, and Word.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels and relate to a diverse population.
Awareness of community resources.
Ability to embrace change positively and work flexibly.
Strong planning and organizing skills; ability to work independently and self-manage.
Ability to gather and analyze data to inform decisions.
Ability to conduct effective crucial conversations.
Ability to enforce school expectations.
Ability to maintain a strong building presence and support school culture and student well-being.
Ability to serve as an outstanding role model for professionalism.
Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
Ability to pass a background check, fingerprint clearance, and drug screen where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with at-risk students in a nontraditional setting and/or in adult education.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with students and serve as a student advocate to promote continued engagement.
Manage a caseload of students, typically ranging from 65 to 80, and respond to student needs and crises.
Provide support, such as tutoring and substituting, and maintain open communication with leadership, team members, and students.
Attend all team and professional development meetings.
Manage and monitor student information to ensure academic progress.
Develop class schedules and guide students toward graduation and postsecondary success.
Initiate and maintain relationships with community partners, including community agencies, educational institutions, and employers, to expand student support services.
Lead the intake process, introduce students to the school, and begin outlining their educational goals.
Assess students’ life experiences for possible translation into school credits.
Assist instructors in developing individual learning plans based on intake assessments.
Identify and connect students with community resources to address barriers and support academic or personal goals.
Monitor students’ learning experiences and engagement through individual and group meetings.
Work with leadership and instructional team members to support student success and maintain a positive school culture.
Maintain a visible and present campus presence to support school culture and student well-being.
Attend school events, open houses, recruitment events, and fairs as needed.
Travel locally and transport individuals occasionally.
Maintain regular and consistent in-person attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.