**Experienced Chat-Based Youth Mental Health Coach – Transforming Lives through Empathetic Support**
At arenaflex, we're on a mission to revolutionize youth mental health by providing accessible, life-changing coaching to every middle and high school student in the U.S. We're seeking compassionate, tech-savvy, and flexible individuals to join our team as chat-based mental health coaches. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and want to share your coaching skills with youth, we invite you to apply for this groundbreaking opportunity. **About arenaflex** arenaflex is a seed-stage EdTech startup dedicated to tackling the youth mental wellness crisis. Our team of educators, coaches, and education tech experts is driven by a shared vision of providing every young person with free, high-quality coaching. We're committed to creating a supportive community that empowers students to thrive and reach their full potential. **The Role** As a chat-based mental health coach at arenaflex, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people through our innovative online platform. You'll provide on-demand and weekly coaching to students from diverse and historically marginalized communities, using empathy and awareness to create a safe and non-judgmental space for them to express themselves. **Key Responsibilities** * Provide on-demand and weekly coaching to young people through our chat platform, using established protocols and guidelines. * Use empathy and awareness to support students from diverse and historically marginalized communities. * Continuously learn and adapt to new online platforms and tools with ongoing training and support. * Collaborate with licensed Coach Supervisors to ensure the highest level of support and care for students. * Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance your coaching skills and stay up-to-date with best practices. **Coaching Hours & Flexibility** We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we adapt to the needs of our students accordingly. As a chat-based mental health coach, you'll work flexible hours during school hours (8am-6pm EST / 5am-3pm PST), with the possibility of supporting students 1-3 hours a week or sometimes not at all. This means you'll have the freedom to balance your coaching work with other responsibilities and commitments. **What You'll Need** * Experience in mental health, youth work, or coaching, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by young people. * Reliable laptop or computer (no tablets or cell phones) and internet with a minimum 50 mbps download speed. * A quiet, distraction-free workspace that allows you to focus on your coaching work. * Must reside and be in the U.S. for the duration of your contract with arenaflex. **Certification Program** If you're new to coaching, don't worry! We offer the arenaflex Coach Certification Program, a comprehensive 24-hour training program that covers the fundamentals of chat-based mental health coaching. Our program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role. **Application Process** * Submit a written application that showcases your experience, skills, and passion for youth mental health coaching. * Complete a Wedge (video) interview that allows us to get to know you better. * Participate in a live group interview that simulates our coaching environment. * Provide 2 professional references that can speak to your coaching experience and skills. * Pass a background check to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. **Ready to Make a Difference?** Join us in this groundbreaking, impactful work and help transform youth mental health. Apply today to become a chat-based mental health coach at arenaflex and be part of a team that's dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. **Apply Now** Apply Job! **Why arenaflex?** * **Mission-driven culture**: We're a team of passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. * **Flexible work arrangements**: We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we offer flexible work arrangements that allow you to balance your coaching work with other responsibilities and commitments. * **Ongoing training and support**: We're committed to helping you grow and develop as a coach, with ongoing training and support that ensures you have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. * **Competitive compensation and benefits**: We offer competitive compensation and benefits that recognize your hard work and dedication to our mission. * **Opportunities for career growth**: We're a growing organization that offers opportunities for career growth and development, whether you're interested in coaching, education, or other areas of EdTech. Don't miss this opportunity to join a team that's dedicated to transforming youth mental health. Apply now to become a chat-based mental health coach at arenaflex and start making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Apply for this job