[Hiring] Evening Life Coach @Dream Center Indianapolis

Role Description

The Coach brings warmth, consistency, and real coaching experience to Dream Center Indianapolis's Life Coaching System. The coach steps into this role as a familiar, trusted presence, hosting a weekly evening group coaching session and staying available for 1:1 calls as participants need them.

This is a part-time, hourly, evening role that works closely with and is supported by the Lead Coach. It's built for someone who already knows how to hold space for a room of women working toward big goals, and who can show up one-on-one when a participant needs extra support between group sessions.

Coaching Format: This role centers on one weekly evening group coaching session. Beyond that, the Coach keeps open calendar time available for 1:1 calls, which participants can use as needed rather than on a fixed weekly schedule.

Core Responsibilities

• Group Coaching
  • Host one weekly evening group coaching session for participants within a cohort.
  • Create a group environment that feels safe, encouraging, and consistent with Dream Center's coaching approach.
  • Adjust group session focus and pacing based on where the cohort is in their journey.
  • Use group sessions to build peer connection and shared accountability among participants.
• 1:1 Coaching
  • Maintain open calendar availability for 1:1 coaching calls, virtually, as needed by participants.
  • Open sessions with celebrations and follow the Dream Center coaching structure: celebrations, review last week, current challenge, next step, encouragement close.
  • Help participants stay connected to their three core goals: certification, savings, and $20/hr (or more) employment.
  • Support participants in identifying and working through the real obstacles that get in the way of their goals.
  • Stay present and flexible when life disrupts the plan, know when to hold the goals and when to simply show up.
• Participant Progress Tracking
  • Submit a brief session report after each session — date, focus, action item, any concerns or milestones.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of participant goals, progress, and session notes in Dream Center's tracking system (ETO).
  • Track attendance and flag missed sessions promptly so the team can follow up.
  • Identify participants at risk of disengaging and communicate concerns to leadership early.
  • Monitor milestone progress — certification, savings, and employment — and flag achievements for reporting.
• Collaboration & Escalation
  • Communicate regularly with the Lead Coach and Program Director about participant needs and any concerns.
  • Escalate immediately when a participant's situation exceeds coaching scope: mental health crisis, safety concern, housing emergency.
  • Coordinate with the Lead Coach and other team members during high-enrollment periods when additional support is needed.
  • Participate in required virtual team meetings for strategic updates and participant review.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coaching or holding space for women navigating poverty, workforce barriers, or major life transitions.
• Experience delivering both group and 1:1 coaching.
• Strong relationship-building skills: warm, consistent, reliable, and able to establish trust quickly, in both group and individual settings.
• Ability to manage coaching responsibilities with organization, care, and consistent follow-through.
• Comfort with documentation and session tracking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with virtual coaching via Zoom and digital tools for tracking and communication.
• Alignment with Dream Center Indianapolis's mission, values, and faith-informed culture.