Coach/ Lead Coach (Direct Support Professional)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team: Coach & Lead Coach

Cornerstone Day Services | Day Support Program

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you love building connections, sparking creativity, and helping people thrive? Cornerstone Day Services is looking for enthusiastic, people-first Coaches and Lead Coaches to join our growing team and help create a program that participants are genuinely excited to be a part of!

About Cornerstone Day Services

Cornerstone is a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to lead fulfilling, confident, and connected lives. Our Day Services program is built around four signature experience environments:

• Sports Club
• Tech Lab
• Creative Outlet / Town Stage

We don't just run programs — we build community.

The Roles

We are hiring for two levels on our team:

Lead Coach

Lead Coaches are culture builders and program owners. You'll take the lead on one of our four signature spaces, designing engaging experiences, mentoring your team, and forging meaningful connections throughout our community.

Coach

Coaches are the heart of our day-to-day experience. You'll work alongside participants and Lead Coaches, actively participating in activities, providing individualized support, and helping bring community experiences to life.

What You'll Do

Participant Experience (Both Roles)

• Build genuine, positive relationships with participants
• Encourage choice, independence, and self-advocacy
• Support participants in developing social, communication, recreational, and daily living skills
• Celebrate personal growth and individual accomplishments
• Adapt activities and support to meet each participant's unique needs
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Program & Team (Both Roles)

• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment
• Prepare materials, manage program spaces, and keep things organized
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training
• Complete required daily documentation accurately and on time
• Report incidents and participant concerns promptly

Leadership & Mentoring (Lead Coach)

• Take ownership of your assigned program environment
• Develop monthly activity calendars and keep programming fresh
• Mentor and model person-centered practices for Coaches
• Assist in training new team members
• Communicate participant successes and concerns to leadership
• Collaborate with the Success Coordinator on participant progress

Community Engagement

Community is at the core of everything we do. Both roles play a vital part in connecting our participants to the world around them:

Lead Coaches take a strategic, outward-facing approach to community engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and organizations
• Coordinate community outings, guest speaker visits, demonstrations, and volunteer opportunities
• Seek out innovative partnerships that expand and enrich participant experiences

Coaches bring community engagement to life on the ground:

• Facilitate and accompany participants on community outings
• Support participants in actively participating in community life as a regular part of their day
• Help participants build real relationships and feel a sense of belonging beyond our walls

Together, Lead Coaches and Coaches ensure that participants aren't just visiting their community — they're truly part of it.

Who We're Looking For

No matter which role fits you best, we want people who are:

• Positive   
• Creative   
• Patient   
• Dependable
• Collaborative   
• Adaptable   
• Passionate about helping others succeed

Cornerstone Support Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee and every participant is treated with dignity and respect.