Horizons Summer Student Wellness Coach

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Student Wellness Coach, SUMMER 2025

LOCATION:  Horizons at San Francisco Friends School

Organization Background:

Horizons at SFFS provides joyful academic and enrichment learning opportunities that build on the skills and talents of students in San Francisco public schools with a unique organizational commitment from Kindergarten through to high school graduation. Our Core Values of joy, social justice, holistic support, and community have resulted in a 97% retention rate and our 4:1 student to teacher ratio has ensured consistent growth in academic and social and emotional indicators across our decade of impact in the community. 

For more information about Horizons at SFFS, please visit http://www.horizonsatsffs.org

Position Overview:

Horizons at the San Francisco Friends School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Student Wellness Coach with expertise in youth development, social and emotional learning, restorative practices, program administration, and working with students, families,  teachers and volunteers. We are looking for professional, organized, caring individuals with the ability to support student well being and social emotional learning through quality programming, coaching and relationship building with students, colleagues, and families. Candidates must be willing to contribute work as a team player to building this vibrant program and help fulfill the Horizons mission. This is a temporary in-person position located at 250 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94103

Essential Job Functions:

The Student Wellness Coach  will support Horizons at SFFS in the development and implementation of a culturally responsive, academically rigorous, empowering, and well-organized summer learning program. They  will work collaboratively with the staff, Program Director, and Curriculum & Instruction Coaches to provide opportunities that build students’ capacity to learn, connect, reflect, and use wellness strategies. They will also participate in program activities, supervise recess and meals, and build strong, supportive, caring relationships with Horizons students, volunteers, families, and staff.

Specifically, the Wellness Coach will

• Coordinate  and lead conflict resolution and restorative justice practices with groups and whole classes. 

• Lead and co-teach SEL classes for Middle School students alongside another Wellness Coach, once per week for each grade level 6th-9th.

• Lead and teach one enrichment class for three weeks.

• Work with individual students to help them navigate a peer conflict or discuss a situation within or outside of the program that is negatively impacting their well being, behavior, or learning.

• Help teachers and staff to celebrate success and share challenges in creating routines, procedures, and a classroom and school-wide culture of respect, kindness, high expectations, and joy.

• Support classroom teachers in the development of meaningful SEL curriculum and practices and community activities.

• Help supervise field trips and out of class activities.

• Aid in the development of Staff professional development

• Work with the Executive Director and staff as needed to identify areas of need, plan adjustments, and/or problem-solve as issues occur.

Qualifications:

In addition to a strong commitment to Horizon’s mission, this position requires a balance of knowledge of youth development, restorative practices, planning and coordination skills, leadership, and the ability to connect with and mentor Horizons colleagues, children and families. Other qualifications are:

Required

• Experience working collaboratively and productively with teachers, colleagues, students, and families to develop the social-emotional competency of youth of various backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

• 3 or more years providing individual and group SEL support to elementary aged students in a youth development and/or educational setting.

• Proven ability to relate effectively to a diverse community, understanding of social, economic, and psychological circumstances affecting students, and skill in implementing effective, holistic, and age appropriate strategies to support the healthy development and well being of school aged children.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. Ability to maintain good communication between all stakeholders, to set clear expectations and directions, to follow through on tasks, and to lead/support projects as the occasion demands.

• Understanding and knowledge of the issues and challenges facing public school students and families living in the Mission District.

Preferred:

• Experience coaching or mentoring educators, especially in SEL domains. 

• Master’s in Education or MSW degree desirable.

• English/Spanish language and bicultural proficiency preferred.

The salary range for the Student Wellness Coach position is $9,801-$13,241 (commensurate with experience). The Student Wellness Coach is an exempt position that includes seven weeks during the summer, two pre-summer days, and 8 hours of paid asynchronous work.

Dates:

Pre-Summer Mandatory Training Dates

May 31st, 9am - 5pm 

June 14th, 9am - 5pm

Summer, 2025

Monday, June 16 - Friday June 20  - Teacher orientation week and classroom set-up (June 19th is a paid holiday)

Monday June 23 - Friday August 1 - Six-week program (July 4th is a paid holidays)

Continuity of work:

It is our hope that Horizons summer staff will be open to returning to the program for more than one summer, as we continue to work together, support our students, and build the program and the community.  Beyond summer, Horizons provides year round programming to its students and families. 

To Apply:  

Please apply via JazzHR at HERE or email a resume and cover letter, outlining your skills and experience (PDF format, please) to Ariel Mendez-Peñate, Program Director of Horizons at San Francisco Friends School at [email protected] with subject line “Horizons at SFFS Student Wellness Coach”.  

 Horizons at San Francisco Friends School is an equal opportunity employer