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Youth Coach
@ Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor - Essex County
Windsor, Ontario
Overview
The Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex County is hiring a part-time contract Youth Coach to provide 1:1 coaching to youth aged 15-29 on executive functioning, education, employment and life skills. The role is up to 8 hours a week from November 23, 2026 to June 30, 2027, at $25 an hour, with possible renewal pending funding. A satisfactory up-to-date police clearance and some daytime availability during the workweek are required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 coaching to youth on their goals
- Help youth build organization and time management skills
- Support goal setting and action planning for school and work
- Maintain accurate session notes and documentation
- Collaborate with support staff and community partners
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in social work, psychology, education or coaching
- Experience coaching or mentoring youth, ideally with ADHD or learning disabilities
- Understanding of learning disabilities, ADHD and ASD
- Knowledge of community education, employment and mental health resources
- Satisfactory up-to-date police clearance
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- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 8 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | social work, psychology, education, coaching |
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Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor - Essex County
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Position: Youth Coach
Location: LDAWE Office – 3640 Wells St., Cottage 6, Windsor, ON N9C 1T9
Posting Status: Part-time Contract – November 23, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Hours: up to8 hours/week
Salary: $25
The Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex County seeks a compassionate and resourceful Youth Coach to support individuals navigating challenges related to executive functioning, education, employment, and life skills. This is a short-term contract position with the potential for extension, pending funding.
As a Youth Coach, you’ll provide individualized coaching to help youth (ages 15-29 ) develop self-awareness, build structure and routines, improve organization and time management, and reach personal, academic, and career goals. We provide regular supervision and team support.
This is a contract position with potential for renewal based on funding availability.
Duties:
- Work 1:1 with youth to achieve their goals
- Support participants with goal setting and action planning for school, employment, and personal growth.
- Help youth improve time management, organization and planning skills.
- Offer practical tools for navigating transitions, overcoming barriers and building confidence.
- Maintain accurate session notes and documentation.
- Collaborate with other support staff and community partners as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required/Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in social work, psychology, education, coaching or related fields;
- Coaching certification or relevant training is an asset but not required.
- Experience coaching or mentoring youth, preferably those with ADHD or learning disabilities;
- Understanding of disabilities, including learning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD;
- Understanding of disability & ADHD-informed approaches;
- Knowledge of community resources related to education, employment and mental health;
- Compassionate, non-judgemental, and strength-based approach;
- Comfortable working independently and remotely, if needed;
- Effective communication and active listening skills;
- Excellent organizational skills.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must have a satisfactory, up-to-date Police Clearance.
- Must have some daytime availability during the workweek to accommodate client scheduling needs.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application in writing with a cover letter and resume stating your qualifications to Erin Plumb, Manager, at [email protected] by October 30, 2026.
Accommodations:
LDAWE welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will contact only individuals selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applicants, we regret that we cannot confirm receipt of all resumes.
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