Performance Coach - Change Lives Everyday
About The Position
Brain Balance of Wexford is hiring a Performance Coach to work with children ages 4–18 who experience social, emotional, academic, and behavioral challenges, including children with diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s, ODD, dyslexia, and learning or processing disorders. The coach guides and assists children through sensory and motor activities designed to stimulate the brain, helping them and their families make lasting, positive changes. The role is based in a center, and travel is not required. The position is part-time, with a consistent schedule on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Training, staff support, supervision, mentorship, workshops, online courses, and opportunities for professional development and growth toward full-time work are provided.
Requirements
- Genuine desire to help children and their families achieve goals.
- Empathy, compassion, enthusiasm, patience, kindness, and reliability.
- Curiosity and a desire to learn about why children struggle.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Be at least 18 years old on or before the first day of employment.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule.
- Ability to pass a background check, criminal check, and child abuse clearance.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Study, major, or minor in psychology, education, special education, child care, behavioral health, health science, or a related field.
- Experience working with children as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, teacher, coach, camp counselor, or in another childcare role.
Responsibilities
- Work with children ages 4–18 who have social, emotional, academic, or behavioral struggles and/or formal diagnoses.
- Guide and assist children through sensory and motor activities that stimulate the brain.
- Create lasting, positive change for children and their families.
- Work a consistent part-time schedule on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Benefits
- Work-life balance or an opportunity to supplement another job or school through part-time hours.
- Happy work environment with passionate colleagues.
- No travel required; sessions take place in the center.
- Competitive pay starting at $17.00 per hour, with higher pay for experience.
- Professional development, including monthly workshops, detailed training, regular check-ins, online courses, mentorship, and opportunities for promotion and growth to full-time work.
- One-on-one time with team members for collaboration and training.
- Sign-on bonus.
- 401(k) plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
