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Job Description
What is the Wellness Coach experience? When you join Walker's Wellness Coach Program (WCP), you serve alongside Walker's team and your Wellness Coach cohort to gain valuable early career experience supporting students with emotional and behavioral health challenges so they can thrive in Boston's public schools and after school programs. This service position allows you to develop your skills, earn a living stipend, and support students with interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, executive functioning ultimately helping to provide all youth with a positive and supportive environment to thrive.
Note:
Wellness coaches are not therapists and should not be confused with physical fitness coaches. They are trained and supervised to support youth, teach effective skill-building and support strategies, and identify and facilitate referral for clinical and social services/therapy as needed. What skills will you learn? As a Wellness Coach you begin your service year in August, with three weeks of immersive college-level coursework to develop a strong foundational knowledge in child and adolescent development and behavioral health. You will learn evidence-based behavioral health supports, social emotional skill-building interventions, and case management approaches. This robust training will boost your confidence and skills to provide one-on-one/group youth support in classrooms and beyond. How will you apply your skills? Starting in September, you will be matched with an in-person service location (Boston Public School or Boston-based after-school program), where you will spend 15-18 hours/week supporting youth facing emotional and behavioral health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and unhealthy eating, sleeping, and screen time patterns. As a Wellness Coach, you will be supported by your site-based supervisor, and a licenWalker supervisor. You will continue to learn from your peers and supervisors in monthly seminars and weekly supervision meetings.
Site-placement schedule:
Typical service hours align with school or after-school schedules, with school placements generally running from 8 AM to 3 PM and after-school placements from 3 PM to 6 PM. Some flexibility may be required based on site needs.
Wellness Coach member benefits:
Throughout your year as a Walker Wellness Coach, you will be provided with many opportunities to learn more about the field of behavioral health and education with opportunities to develop your leadership and professional skills build your professional network and learn more about educational opportunities. You'll not only make a measurable impact on the lives of the youth and communities you serve, but you will grow as an individual, and leave with skills that will help you advance your career after WCP—whether you choose to go into nonprofit, education, law, medicine or business. Additionally, you will receive:
Living Stipend:
Up to $14,000
Public Transportation Stipend:
T-pass provided
Career Support:
Post-service job placement support
Mentorship & Supervision:
from licensed mental health clinicians Who should apply? This role is ideal for individuals early in their career who are interested in mental health, social work, education, or youth development. If you are looking for hands-on experience in behavioral health and are passionate about supporting young people, this opportunity provides a structured learning environment with direct mentorship from licensed clinicians. Whether you are exploring a career in psychology, social work, education, or related fields, this role will give you valuable training and experience.
Qualifications:
High school Diploma/ GED equivalent Be 18 years old or older at start of service Able to pass a National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and FBI (Criminal Offender Record Information) background check and fingerprinting Reliable means of transportation to attend service site and trainings Able to commit up to 20 hours per week starting on August 11, 2025, upon successful completion of background screening Able to commit to an 11-month school calendar year service period Essential roles and responsibilities: Facilitate 1:1 and group coaching for behavioral health and wellness promotion Support school staff during regular school hours and after-school settings Meet all the required orientation, training, and service hours to earn a Wellness Coach Certification Attend weekly meetings with clinical supervisor and on-site coordinator Attend monthly group seminars Enter and collect notes in a timely and accurate manner Uphold professional standards and boundaries Skills and experience: Proficiency in the use of computer systems for information management Excellent oral and written communication skills Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (but not required) Have experience working with youth Strong organizational skills Reliable, adaptable and a team player Non-Discrimination Statement Walker prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, submission of a complaint, genetic information (including family medical history), or military service. At Walker we believe that our workforce must reflect the diverse communities they represent.
Pay:
$7,650.00 - $20,400.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Why are you interested in becoming a wellness coach? How many hours are you available to work per week? Please indicate education or training which you believe qualifies you for the position you are applying. What strategies do you use to stay motivated, balance competing priorities, and take care of yourself during long-term commitments? Please include an example.
