[Hiring] Volunteer College Coach @Breakthrough New York

Role Description

As a volunteer College Coach, you will provide holistic mentorship to a caseload of up to five upperclassmen college students throughout the year to ensure that they have access to resources and guidance to be successful academically and professionally. Working with the Director of the College and Career Program, College Coaches meet (virtually or in-person) with each student on their caseload on a regular basis to check-in and follow-up regarding progress towards key milestones.

• Building positive, affirming relationships with students.
• Offering guidance relevant to their experience and goals.
• Following the bimonthly coach checklist to share vital information with students.
• Reaching out to students at least four times during each check-in month.
• Submitting timely, detailed case notes summarizing coaching sessions.
• Elevating critical student concerns to the Director for additional support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Near-peer preferred; NYC-based preferred.
• In-depth understanding of the current postsecondary education landscape and/or current trends in your industry preferred.
• Experience working with youth/coaching young people towards specific goals and/or through obstacles.
• Ability to engage effectively with youth across diverse backgrounds, including those from historically underserved communities.
• Relative flexibility in weekly schedule to accommodate coach talks with students.
• Passionate about connecting youth with folks in your community/network to support career development.
• Can commit to one year of support.
• Demonstrates commitment to Breakthrough New York’s Core Values.

Requirements

• Coaches MUST be available to meet with each student on their caseload for coach talks during the following months: July, September, November, January, March, and May.
• Coaches should be available to meet with each student (up to five students) for at least 30 minutes (or up to one hour) on a bimonthly or quarterly basis.
• Participate in mandatory virtual coach training sessions:
• College Coach Orientation (June 23 and 24, 2026 from 6PM to 7:30PM).
• Fall Training (September 8 and 9, 2026 from 6PM to 7:30PM).
• Winter Training (December 8 and 9, 2026 from 6PM to 7:30PM).
• Spring Training (March 9 and 10, 2027 from 6PM to 7:30PM).
• Available for a 1:1 check-in meeting (between January 2027 and March 2027) with the Director, College and Career, regarding the students on your caseload and their progress so far.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic and professional journeys.
• Gain valuable experience in mentorship and coaching.
• Build a network within the educational and professional community.