Spring 2025
Coaching
Opportunities
Seeking Coaches for WU Students
Workshop U is looking for life or career coaches (or professionals with basic coaching skills) who can each coach one or more young adult students. Coaches will meet with each student for up to two hours per month from March - June.
Coaches can...
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a) Volunteer their time
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b) Be paid a small stipend so they can count paid hours toward ICF (re)accreditation.
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Coach Qualifications
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Can provide coaching face-to-face at the downtown Philadelphia campus (701 Market Street) or alternatively provide coaching by phone/video.
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Have experience and comfort working with young adults age 18-24.
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Have experience living in a large urban city (ideally Philadelphia) .
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Have personally lived the experience of, or have a hands-on understanding of, the socioeconomic and racial discrimination faced by young black and brown adults (who are the majority of Workshop U’s student body).​​
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Ideally are ICF accredited coaches at the ACC level or above, or have completed the Community College of Philadelphia’s Professional Coaching Certificate program, or are professionals in the Philadelphia area with basic life or career coaching skills. Not sure if your coaching experience is a fit or not? Send us an email and we'd be glad to talk about your specific circumstance.
What's Provided to WU Coaches
TRAINING: An overview of the Workshop U program to understand the coaching context, clarity on the expectations and scope of their role, and WU coaching philosophy materials.
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SUPPORT: From a lead MCC coach to ensure you have what you need to play your role for students.
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STIPEND or VOLUNTEER DOCUMENTATION: Coaches who volunteer their time will be provided a letter documenting their volunteer hours and/or be paid a small stipend so they can count the hours as paid hours toward ICF (re)accreditation.
*Apply by January 22nd!
Please send an email to eowen@workshopu.org with the subject line “WU Coach Application” that includes the following:
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A cover letter that includes a description of why you are interested in this role and how you meet most or all of the qualifications we are seeking.
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A standard resume or Linked-in profile
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Email address and mobile number
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Apply by January 22nd, 2025 to be considered in the first round.
Apply by February 3rd, 2025 to be considered in the second round.
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