Success Coach (Next Step To Success)

Next Step To Success (NSTS) is an organization geared for Norfolk youth ages provides after-school and summer programming to youth participants offering them a wide range of academic enrichment character education curriculum activities field trips and special events. Our mission is to help youth in Norfolk build the independent resilient character they will need to earn success and enjoy happy fulfilling lives as adults. Our vision is to cut the poverty rate in Norfolk by one-half over the next 10 years.

Join our dynamic team as a Success Coach where youll inspire and guide middle school and high school students in a non-traditional learning environment. Youll have the ability to create engaging hands-on experiences that foster grit growth mindset personal agency and learned optimism. This role involves developing and providing innovative curriculum that is meaningful to you are passionate about making a positive impact on urban youth and thrive in a collaborative setting we invite you to contribute to our mission of helping youth in Norfolk build independent resilient character they will need to earn successful and fulfilling lives.

TheSuccess Coachalso acts as a role-model who will take the lead in providing instruction leadership and guidance within a supportive and engaging environment to youth who are learning to cultivate healthy character traits. This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual to be on the ground floor of an exciting imitative making a difference in the lives of youth. The role will be instrumental in the instruction and guidance to adolescents with the goal of local poverty reduction.

The Barry Robinson Center partners with NSTS youth and their families to work with them and help ensure youth have the skills and preparation they need to succeed and break the cycle of poverty. If you have a passion for working with youth and supporting them this job may be for development of youth is an impactful and rewarding role. The ideal candidate has experience leading youth assisting with activities and understands the importance of positive mentorship.

Apply today for the chance to join a passionate team of professionals that are making a difference in the lives of youth.

Please also feel free to reach out to or - thank you for your interest in becoming a Success Coach at Next Step To Success!

Schedule:

Summer Program hours Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm

School Program hours 11:00 am until 7:30 pm M-Th 10:00-6:30 on Fridays

Note some overtime opportunities for weekend shifts/events; as needed

Full-time position.

Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour. In some instances this is negotiable based on education & experience

Requirements:

• Two years of college or Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Education or Human Services preferred
• Industry experience can be used in lieu of degree/education
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must be able to drive a company 15-passenger van and meet company safe drivers criteria
• Educational background/experience in classroom settings is preferred
• Experience working with middle-school and high-school aged youth preferred
• Knowledge of creating and administering lesson plans and educational activities
• Strong emotional maturity and demeanor
• General understanding of child/adolescent development
• Minimum of three years working with children and/or adolescents
• Exceptional spirit of teamwork

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all youth
• Display leadership and initiative with programming and events
• Follow plan prepare for and deliver lesson plans and/or course activities
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for youth ages 13-16
• Building connections with youth and practice with them the usefulness of content being taught
• Ensure youth are actively involved and participating in program activities

Benefits:

• Full benefits including medical dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Tuition reimbursementdetails below:
• $3000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure
• $5000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure
• Employee events and activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunities for advancement
• And more!

Next Step to Success provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type withoutregard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Disclaimer: This position is for Next Step To Success (NSTS). Please note that NSTS is its own 501(c)3 non-profit organization.