Job Description
Title: We're Hiring: Youth Coach / Trainer
(Coaching, Training and Training Programme Development)
***TO APPLY: Please request application form, from [email protected]
(We don't accept CV's or Indeed application formats. Completed application forms and equal opportunities forms we will then send, will need returning by 26th August to [email protected]).
Details:
Location: Stockton (with travel across Teesside) *Access to a car is essential.
Hours: 22.5 hrs per week
Contract type and duration: Currently this will end in December 2026 (we have started the process to gain more funding to continue, however, this is not guaranteed)
Salary: £27,000 *FTE
(*FTE is ‘Full Time Equivalent’ Salary which is then subject to pro-rata for this 3 Day post)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and proactive Youth Coach / Trainer to join our team and support 16–30-year-olds across Teesside on their journey of personal and professional development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
· Providing 1:1 coaching, training, information, advice, and guidance to young people aged 16-30
· Supporting wellbeing and personal growth
· Designing and delivering in-house training sessions 1-1 (or groups) for example, for up to 10 participants
· Helping young people explore pathways into education, employment, or self-development
· Promoting our services at networking events and online
· Managing your own caseload and calendar with confidence and care
Who We’re Looking For:
· A warm, personable approach and the ability to build trust quickly
· Experience in working with young people in a coaching, training, or mentoring capacity
· Confident communication and group facilitation skills
· A good understanding of social media and IT tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
· A self-starter who can work independently and take initiative planning training and developing workshops / workbooks
· Someone who has ****access to a car**** and willingness to travel across Teesside (Stockton is your main base)
Why Join Us?
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your own skillset while helping shape the future of the next generation in Teesside. You will help us to support eligible participants to enhance their skills, confidence, or their plans to progress into volunteering, work experience, education, employment or training.
All Post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Starfish Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
To request an application form, please email us at [email protected] (no CVs please)
Want to chat about the role? Call Peter on 07497 893057– We’d love to hear from you.
Closing date is 26th August 2025.
Who Are We?
Starfish are well known for our capability and compassion, in supporting young people that may have lost their way and may need some inspiration to take the first, or their next steps in career planning / wellbeing. Starfish Academy (part of Starfish Health and Wellbeing) is dedicated to provide a free, accessible service to young people within the Teesside. We can help explore options and choices to start improving their life chances and building up transferable skills, therefore, increasing hopes and aspirations.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 months
Pay: £26,999.00-£27,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3NA
