Wellness Coach

Job Title: Wellness Coach
Reports to: Site Coordinator/ Program Manager (day-to-day operations); clinical oversight and case supervision provided by MLC's designated licensed supervising provider (school psychologist/social worker) per the WR-MLC MOU 
Status: Full-time; Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Location: Multicultural Learning Center (MLC), 7510 De Soto Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303 (San Fernando Valley)
Hours of Operation: 8 hours/ day, Monday-Friday. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (schedule includes during and after school hours) Exact times pending MLC's final bell schedule
Hourly Range: $28.84 - $33.99 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

Who We Are:
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

What We Do:
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer LifeCraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 2,250 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 150 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a compassionate, adaptable, relationship-driven professional who thrives in a school-based environment and is comfortable moving between push-in classroom support, small-group facilitation, and 1:1 check-ins throughout the day. They bring a strong foundation in social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practice, and youth behavior support, and can build trust quickly with students, families, MLC staff, and the Woodcraft Rangers team. They are comfortable working within a shared-oversight model — following MLC's established behavior protocols and clinical guidance while representing Woodcraft Rangers as the employer of record — and know how to hold both structure and warmth in a fast-moving school day.

Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:

• Competitive salary – $28.84 – $33.99 per hour
• Paid vacation & sick time – generous time off to recharge
• Lifecraft program – free college & career advancement for all staff
• Upward mobility – promote-from-within culture
• Health, dental & vision – comprehensive benefits coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan – invest in your future
• Pet insurance – because your whole family matters
• Mission-driven work – impact 30,000+ young people annually

Role Overview:
The Wellness Coach is a Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) position embedded at Multicultural Learning Center (MLC) as part of Woodcraft Rangers' push-in partnership with MLC. During the school day, the Wellness Coach delivers push-in SEL lessons, pull-out small group and 1:1 sessions, and structured check-ins during recess, lunch, and transitions — reinforcing MLC's social learning curriculum and thematic SEL calendar. During the afterschool block, the Wellness Coach supports Woodcraft Rangers' afterschool programming, carrying the same SEL themes forward for continuity across the student's day. This role works under the day-to-day management of the WR Site Coordinator/Program Manager, while clinical oversight, case consultation, and recommendation of services are provided by MLC's designated licensed supervising provider, consistent with the supervision model established with MLC.

Responsibilities:
School Day — Wellness Coach Function

• Deliver push-in SEL lessons aligned to MLC's thematic SEL calendar and social thinking curriculum (TK–5th grade)
• Facilitate pull-out small-group and 1:1 check-ins/coaching sessions using a student-led, conversational approach
• Provide structured, proactive support during recess and lunch (play-yard and peer-support groups) and during key transition points
• Support yard duty, transitions, and school-day routines alongside MLC staff
• Follow MLC's existing behavior plans and de-escalation protocols; Woodcraft Rangers' approach is 100% non-restraint and de-escalation focused — Wellness Coaches are not licensed clinicians and do not provide crisis intervention
• Coordinate with MLC's school psychologist, social worker, Behaviorists, teachers, and Administration and participate in weekly check-in planning/collaboration meetings
• Complete session documentation (follow-up, and group session notes) to meet MLC's billing and compliance standards
• Refer students with escalating, chronic, or severe behavioral or mental health needs to MLC Administration per established protocol
• Other duties as assigned

Afterschool — Continuity of Support (SITE COORDINATOR OVERSIGHT)

• Support Woodcraft Rangers' afterschool programming (2:40–4:30 PM), reinforcing the SEL themes introduced during the school day
• Facilitate peer mediation, community circles, and emotional regulation activities as needed
• Maintain consistency with the behavior expectations and plans established during the school day
• Contribute to student progress documentation and communicate relevant updates to site leadership
• Collaborate with the Site Coordinator on de-escalation and behavior-support strategies for students, stepping in when incidents arise and communicating with families as needed to maintain a consistent, supportive experience across the day.
• Wellness Coach will report to the Site Coordinator during afterschool programming

Site Support

• Build rapport and establish trust with students, MLC staff, and the WR team
• Communicate relevant student information across school-day and afterschool teams within established protocols
• Participate in required trainings and certifications, including Wellness Coach Certification, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (non-restraint/de-escalation model), Foundational SEL Training, and Psychological First Aid
• Participate in MLC-provided training on their SEL/social-thinking curriculum, behavioral expectations, and behavior team meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

Required

• Wellness Coach Certified (CWC), or eligible and willing to complete certification through Woodcraft Rangers' certification pathway prior to or shortly after hire
• Associate's degree or higher in psychology, social work, education, child development, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience working with youth in a school, community, or therapeutic setting
• 2+ years of experience working in a learning environment within diverse communities
• Must reside in or be able to reliably commute to the San Fernando Valley / Canoga Park area
• Must be available to attend onboarding and trainings at Woodcraft Rangers Headquarters in Little Tokyo or the satellite office in West Covina
• Wellness Coach Certification, Psychological First Aid Certification, and additional SEL trainings (provided by WR)
• Ability to use a smartphone for work-related communication
• Strong relationship-building skills — able to establish trust quickly with youth and adults
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently within an established, shared-oversight structure (MLC clinical protocols + WR management)
• Comfort with documentation and basic data tracking (session notes, exit tickets, SDQs)
• Collaborative mindset — able to learn and work within MLC's established systems while communicating feedback or recommended adjustments as needed
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds — both youth and adults

Preferred

• Knowledge of SEL frameworks, trauma-informed practices, healing-centered engagement, and restorative approaches
• De-escalation and conflict mediation skills
• Background in SEL, behavior support, and/or youth mental health preferred

Supervision & Oversight Structure:
This role sits within a shared-oversight model established between Woodcraft Rangers and MLC:  

• Woodcraft Rangers: hires, certifies, schedules, and manages the Wellness Coach; leads weekly planning coordination; ensures documentation is completed
• MLC: provides the licensed supervising provider of record (school psychologist / school social worker) who oversees and recommends Wellness Coach services, provides clinical case consultation, and reviews documentation for billing

Physical Demands:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Frequent standing is required during working hours
• The ability to travel to and around the MLC campus in Canoga Park, using either a car or public transportation daily
• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential
• Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities

Work Environment:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

• Regular exposure to computer monitors during work
• The typical noise level of a standard school/office work environment
• Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance (documentation/administrative time)

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.