Senior Wellness Coach, Team Leader
About The Position
The Senior Wellness Coach is a service role for returning participants who have successfully completed one term of service as a Wellness Coach or member of a service organization who served in a school or an out of school time location. This position builds on the previous experience of providing social emotional supports in similar settings by engaging coaches in expanded direct service with youth and opportunities to provide peer mentorship and support to fellow participants. Senior wellness coaches serve in Boston and surrounding area Public Schools and out of school time organizations, supporting students’ social-emotional development, including interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. Coaches help create safe, inclusive, and supportive environments where youth can build skills and strengthen their connection to school. In addition to direct service, Senior Wellness Coaches contribute to a collaborative service environment by sharing strategies, modeling effective practices, and supporting fellow participants through informal mentorship. Senior Wellness Coaches are employees and will engage in structured service activities designed to address community needs. Senior coaches serve as team captains, ie. a point of contact for questions or concerns when the site coordinator or Walker supervisor is not immediately available.
Requirements
- Successfully completed one term as a Wellness Coach or served as a member of a service organization in a school or an out of school time location
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least 18 years old at the start of service (August 31st)
- Able to commit to an 11-month (August 31st, 2026-July 17th, 2027) service term aligned with the Boston Public Schools and out of school time (OST) program calendar
- Willingness to complete required background checks
- Reliable means of transportation to attend service site and trainings
- Must be able to pass DESE Background Check Process
- Experience working with youth in educational or community settings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Organizational and time management skills
- Comfort using basic computer systems for documentation
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Provide informal peer mentorship to newer members at one or more partner sites by sharing strategies, resources, and lessons learned from prior service experience
- Model effective coaching practices and professional boundaries
- Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Support group learning by co-facilitating training sessions or discussions, as appropriate
- Assist in organizing and facilitating student-centered events (e.g., wellness activities, school-based initiatives)
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and reflective practice sessions
- Accurately record service activities, student engagement, and required documentation
- Participate in reflection and evaluation activities to support continuous program improvement
- Utilize student level data to inform peer mentoring practices
- Assist in the collection of site level data
- Provide individual and small-group coaching focused on social-emotional skill development
- Facilitate structured activities that build skills in emotional regulation, communication, and goal setting
- Monitor student engagement and support positive participation in program settings
Benefits
- Stipend: $14,100
- Walker Completion Bonus upon successful completion of service term (675 hr)
- Public Transportation Stipend (MBTA pass)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supervision and support from experienced staff and clinicians
- Post-service career and education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
