Youth Leadership Coach
The Youth Leadership Coach serves as a trusted mentor and facilitator who helps students develop belonging, hope, agency, and leadership. Through daily interactions, intentional relationship-building, and leadership development activities, Youth Leadership Coaches create a safe, supportive environment where students can grow academically, socially, and personally.
This role is responsible for delivering high-quality programming, monitoring student engagement and progress, and serving as a consistent positive influence in students' lives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with students that foster belonging, hope, agency, and leadership.
- Facilitate high-quality leadership development experiences and daily program activities.
- Support student engagement, attendance, and overall success through mentoring, encouragement, and accountability.
- Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development, and organizational initiatives.
- Serve as a positive role model who reflects NorthStar's mission, values, and culture.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Passion for working with youth and supporting their personal growth and development.
- Ability to build authentic relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to facilitate group discussions, activities, and leadership development experiences.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic youth development environment.
- Proficiency with basic technology and data entry systems.
- Commitment to NorthStar's mission and youth development philosophy.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
Work is typically performed in office and classroom environments, while standing, sitting, or walking. Some public contact, both over the phone and in person is to be expected. Occasional light lifting (up to 50 lbs.) may be needed.