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What are the main responsibilities of a Success Coach?
As a Success Coach, you’ll deliver engaging classroom tutoring to motivate students, collaborate with teachers to support learning goals, design interactive activities to reinforce concepts, and serve as a role model. The collaboration could look like a 1:1 intervention, small group intervention, or co-teaching alongside the teacher. The role involves an almost even blend of academic tutoring and mentorship.
What qualifications are required to become a Success Coach?
Success Coaches must be enrolled in an accredited college/university with a minimum 2.75 GPA (3.0 for first-semester students). You should have competency in core high school subjects like Algebra, Geometry and English. Communication, leadership and adaptability skills are also key. Prior tutoring experience is helpful but not required.
How many hours per week do Success Coaches typically work? Is the schedule customizable?
Success Coaches must work a minimum of 12 hours a week and can work up to 29 hours a week. Schedules are customizable to accommodate college/university schedules.
What is the hourly pay rate for Success Coaches? Are there opportunities for increases?
Undergraduate Success Coaches start at $16.50/hour and graduate students start at $17.50/hour. This competitive rate recognizes your dedication. Opportunities for pay increases are available over time.
Where are the schools located where Success Coaches are placed? Will I have a choice?
Peer Power partners with a number of schools within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and one of our newest partner schools in Louisville, KY. You can indicate your location preference during the training process, but specific school placements are determined by your availability and the needs of our schools.
What kind of training and support is provided to help Success Coaches succeed?
Success Coaches participate in summer training as well as monthly professional development. You’ll work on a supportive team with other Coaches and a Faculty Teacher. Peer Power staff are also available to provide ongoing guidance.
How does being a Success Coach help prepare me for my future career? What skills will I develop?
Coaching helps you build valuable professional skills like communication, leadership, collaboration and adaptability. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with youth and make an impact in your community. This role is a great foundation for careers in education, youth development, and beyond.
What is the application process and timeline? Are there any key deadlines?
Interested candidates should fill out the online application and include their resume, unofficial transcript, and ACT score (first-semester freshmen only). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis but the summer and winter are usually when a majority of Success Coaches are hired. Peer Power will contact you about next steps if selected to proceed.
Can you tell me more about Peer Power's mission and impact? How will my work contribute?
Peer Power’s mission is to empower youth through mentorship. As a Success Coach, you’ll play a vital role in guiding high school students to academic and personal success. You’ll serve as a near-peer role model and help create a dynamic, engaging learning environment.
What have past Success Coaches done after their time with Peer Power?
Many Success Coaches have gone on to impactful careers in education, youth development, and related fields. Others have taken the skills and experiences gained to other professional paths such as business, tech, and medicine. We also have full-time staff who have moved on to higher positions within Peer Power even our CEO!
Empower the Next Generation
Peer Power Foundation recruits passionate college students like you to become tutors and mentors. Together, we’ll invest in the future by guiding high school students toward academic and social success. Develop your leadership skills and make a real difference in your community – all while shaping young minds and building a stronger tomorrow.
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