About the position
Become a Beyond BookSmart Executive Function Coach. Beyond BookSmart is an executive function coaching organization focusing on helping individuals successfully identify and meet goals meant to elevate and enhance their lives. We are a values-based company looking to hire individuals who share our passion for Executive Function Coaching. The ideal candidate is someone who is enthusiastic about helping clients, primarily through 1:1 coaching, finding solutions to seemingly impossible challenges, is open to new ways of thinking, operates from a growth mindset, communicates effectively and builds relationships through kindness, integrity, and courage. New coaches will join a team of highly credentialed, dedicated professionals passionate about helping others tap into their potential to meet the challenges of life while setting goals and soaring to new heights. We provide online coaching throughout the United States and around the world. Our clients and coaches come from all walks of life, and we hire individuals from a variety of backgrounds to best meet the needs of our customers. If you share our values and enthusiasm for helping others find strategies to meet their goals and find success, please consider joining our team. Enthusiasm for coaching clients and using executive function skills to transform lives is essential. Coaches must be resourceful and have attention to detail. Proficiency in communicating complex concepts in simple and sometimes creative ways is required. The ability to build strong relationships with clients, caregivers, and colleagues through live meetings, virtual communications, and documentation of coaching sessions is crucial. Coaches are expected to provide a minimum of 15 hours of coaching per month, with the ideal goal of 25+ hours. This typically involves meeting online with several clients each week for 45-60 minutes each, along with brief check-ins between sessions. Coaches are also expected to meet with client caregivers as needed. Clear and timely communication is essential for our clients and our company to run smoothly. In addition to the time spent in coaching sessions, our coaches follow up with clients between coaching sessions by text or email and maintain client notes on an online portal for all coaching sessions conducted. Additionally, as a virtual company, we rely on email as our primary communication method. Coaches must be able to check email daily and display a high level of competence for clear and professional virtual communication.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 coaching to clients focusing on executive function skills.
- Conduct coaching sessions online, typically lasting 45-60 minutes each week.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with clients and caregivers.
- Document coaching sessions and maintain client notes on an online portal.
- Follow up with clients between sessions via text or email.
- Build strong relationships with clients, caregivers, and colleagues through virtual communications.
- Participate in company-provided live training sessions and ongoing professional development.
- Adapt coaching strategies to meet the individual needs of clients.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Education or a related field applicable to Executive Function skill building or equivalent work experience.
- At least three years of experience working with individuals with executive function deficits.
- Experience supporting K-12 and college students, or teaching at online schools/virtually.
- Experience supporting business executives or career development and transitions.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts simply.
- Proficiency with technology, including Gmail and Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, GCalendar).
- Ability to maintain a quiet, dedicated workspace for client meetings.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience as a special education teacher, speech and language pathologist, school psychologist, counselor, or general education teacher.
- Experience working with individuals with ADHD and other learning challenges.
- Familiarity with various study websites, apps, and web conference platforms, specifically Google Meet.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $40/hr for online coaching.
- Opportunity for advancement to higher pay rates based on performance and tenure after 1 year.
- Training rates for coaches at $20/hr.
- Access to professional development training and resources.
- Webinars facilitated by leading-edge experts.
- Support for each client related to customer service.
- Access to a network of seasoned professionals committed to client success.
- Library of more than 300 tools to support executive function skill-building.
