Youth Resilience & Wellness Coach bei Boys & Girls Clubs

POSITION TITLE:             Youth Resilience & Wellness Coach

DEPARTMENT:                  Operations            

REPORTS TO:                     VP of Health & Wellness 

SALARY/FLSA STATUS:   Exempt – Full Time

ORGANIZATION MISSION:

Our mission is to provide high quality out of school time Club experiences proven to ensure our young people, especially those who need us most, are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrate good character and citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle. We provide vital youth services to children and teens throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, & Pinellas County that help them reach their full potential

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Youth Resilience & Wellness Coach supports the creation and delivery of life skills, emotional and behavioral learning, and trauma-informed wellness programming across assigned Boys & Girls Club sites. This position helps reduce stigma around mental health, identify and support youth with behavioral or emotional challenges, and empower youth to make informed choices that support their overall well-being.

This role also serves as a coach and trainer to Club staff, providing professional development and modeling trauma-informed strategies that foster safer, more supportive Club environments. While the position is not clinical, it plays a key role in helping youth and families navigate systems of care and access needed services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver training and ongoing coaching for staff on trauma-informed practices, wellness, resilience, and behavior support strategies.
• Maintain current certifications and participate in required professional development.
• Collaborate with Club and organizational leadership to expand mental health and wellness resources.
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate youth wellness and resilience programs.
• Develop individualized behavior guidance plans in partnership with Club leadership.
• Provide structured supports (e.g., calm-down corners, resilience tools) to help youth practice self-regulation.
• Recognize and reinforce youth progress in resilience, decision-making, and emotional growth.
• Lead family engagement events and workshops at assigned Clubs.
• Maintain and strengthen referral networks with culturally competent service providers.
• Coordinate guest speakers and community partners to deliver wellness programming.
• Communicate regularly with caregivers and schools to ensure continuity of support.
• Partner with Club leadership to assess staff and youth support needs.
• Provide direct crisis support and intervention during escalated youth behaviors.
• Deliver case management services, including assessment, referrals, and documentation.
• Track participation and outcomes in wellness initiatives through designated systems.
• Contribute to the development of annual wellness calendars and special events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (required); Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time experience working directly with youth in behavioral health, wellness and resilience, or trauma-informed settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of youth development, trauma, behavioral challenges, and emotional and behavioral learning.
• Experience designing and delivering effective trainings and engaging, age-appropriate programs
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and motivate youth and staff.
• Knowledge of adult learning styles and staff development best practices.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record; eligible to drive Club vehicles.

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities and grant funders throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco County for training and/or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing

the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Signed by: ____________________________________________________________________

Printed Name: _______________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________