Relationship Coach

Strategic HR Client Job Openings•Cincinnati, OH

18d

About The Position

Found Village is seeking a Relationship Coach to build meaningful, long-term relationships with young people ages 13–18. The coach helps teens strengthen their sense of belonging, recognize their abilities, develop practical skills, and build a network of trusted adults who will remain in their lives. This is deeply relational work, and progress is rarely linear. The coach provides consistent encouragement and accountability, supports young people through challenges, and helps them build confidence, independence, and lasting connections in their community. The role involves meaningful autonomy, collaboration with a supportive team, and the opportunity to help shape the organization’s evolving services for young people. Finalists will spend time with the team to experience the work firsthand before an offer is made.

Requirements

Experience coaching, mentoring, or working directly with youth in a professional, educational, community-based, or similar setting.
Demonstrated ability to build trust over time, including with young people who may be hesitant to engage.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively with families, schools, employers, providers, and community partners.
Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Strong organization, documentation, and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

A coaching mindset that helps young people develop their own solutions.
Patience and resilience when progress is gradual, combining compassion with accountability.
Comfort having direct and respectful conversations.
A curious rather than judgmental approach to behavior.
Emotional maturity, humility, adaptability, self-awareness, initiative, and willingness to seek feedback and adapt.
Commitment to empowering young people rather than creating dependence.
Ability to value long-term change over quick fixes and build community and independence.

Responsibilities

Build consistent, trusting relationships with young people while creating a safe, supportive environment and maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
Help teens identify their strengths, interests, values, and goals through thoughtful questions, encouragement, and appropriate accountability.
Support youth ages 13–15 in developing communication, emotional-management, problem-solving, confidence, identity, and a sense of belonging.
Help younger teens build healthy, lasting relationships with peers, caregivers, mentors, and other supportive adults.
Prepare youth ages 16–18 for adulthood by helping them take ownership of their goals, decisions, and future plans.
Coach older teens through planning, employment, first-job experiences, job training, post-secondary opportunities, and other important transitions.
Help teens build practical life skills, greater independence, and the ability to make informed decisions.
Collaborate with caregivers, families, schools, employers, mentors, service providers, and community partners to coordinate support and address barriers early.
Advocate for young people while keeping their voices, preferences, and goals at the center and helping them develop lasting relationships outside Found Village.
Communicate proactively, maintain accurate documentation, follow through consistently, and coordinate thoughtful transitions to the next stage of support.