Senior Wellness Coach, Team Leader

Position OverviewThe 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.What You Will LearnSenior Wellness Coaches begin service on Monday, August 31st with a multi-week training focused on youth development, behavioral health, and trauma-informed practices. Throughout the service term, members continue to build skills in social-emotional skill-building and youth engagement strategies, evidence-informed coaching practices, group facilitation and structured intervention delivery, professional communication and collaboration in school settings, and reflective practice and service-based learning. Returning members also have opportunities to strengthen skills in peer mentorship, collaboration, and facilitation of group learning experiences.Essential FunctionsBeginning in September, coaches are placed at a Boston area schools where they complete regular, ongoing service aligned with student and site needs.Peer Mentorship & Team SupportProvide informal peer mentorship to newer members at one or more partner sites by sharing strategies, resources, and lessons learned from prior service experienceModel effective coaching practices and professional boundariesContribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environmentSupport group learning by co-facilitating training sessions or discussions, as appropriateProgram Support ActivitiesAssist in organizing and facilitating student-centered events (e.g., wellness activities, school-based initiatives)Participate in team meetings, trainings, and reflective practice sessionsService Documentation & ReflectionAccurately record service activities, student engagement, and required documentationParticipate in reflection and evaluation activities to support continuous program improvementUtilize student level data to inform peer mentoring practicesAssist in the collection of site level dataDirect Service with YouthProvide individual and small-group coaching focused on social-emotional skill developmentFacilitate structured activities that build skills in emotional regulation, communication, and goal settingMonitor student engagement and support positive participation in program settingsService Term & Schedule:The Wellness Coach Project is seeking members for this position in the following slot type: 675 hr. Your service year includes the following schedule:Tentative Weekly ScheduleTotal Hours per weekMTWThF55515Service Term Available (Slot Type): 675-hour term, approximately 15 hours per weekSchedule: Service hours typically align with school schedules (tentatively beginning at 7:30am and ending by 6pm, site specific times will be communicated during service site selection process) or out of school time schedules (tentatively beginning at 2pm and ending by 8pm, site specific times will be communicated during service site selection process)Service Period: Approximately 11 months (August 31st, 2026–July 17th, 2027), following the Boston Public Schools and Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston calendarsMember BenefitsStipend: $14,100Walker Completion Bonus upon successful completion of service term (675 hr)Public Transportation Stipend (MBTA pass)Ongoing training and professional developmentSupervision and support from experienced staff and cliniciansPost-service career and education supportWho Should ApplyThis role is ideal for individuals who have successfully completed one term of service as a Wellness Coach or served as a participant of a service organization in a school or an out of school time location. Candidates interested in careers in social work, psychology, education, public health, or youth development are encouraged to apply.QualificationsSuccessfully 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 locationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredAt 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 calendarWillingness to complete required background checksReliable means of transportation to attend service site and trainingsMust be able to pass DESE Background Check ProcessSkills & ExperienceExperience working with youth in educational or community settingsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentOrganizational and time management skillsComfort using basic computer systems for documentationBilingual candidates are encouraged to applyNon-Discrimination StatementWalker prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment in any program or activity, including on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military service, veteran status, familial status, or any other status protected by lawAccommodationsReasonable accommodations are available for the application process and throughout the service term. Please contact Teale Bohen at View email address on click.appcast.io to request accommodations.QuestionsFor questions about this position, please contact Taiany Goulart at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walker-Inc