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Posted May 11, 2026

**Experienced Chat-Based Youth Mental Health Coach – Transforming Lives through Empathetic Support**

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Are you passionate about empowering young minds and making a meaningful impact on their mental well-being? Do you have a knack for coaching and a heart for helping others? If so, we invite you to join arenaflex, a pioneering EdTech startup dedicated to revolutionizing youth mental health. As an arenaflex Chat-Based Youth Mental Health Coach, you'll play a vital role in providing life-changing coaching to middle and high school students across the United States. **About arenaflex** arenaflex is a mission-driven team of educators, coaches, and education tech experts committed to tackling the youth mental wellness crisis. Our vision is to provide every middle and high school student in the U.S. with free, accessible, and life-changing coaching. We're a seed-stage startup with a passion for innovation, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. **The Role** As an arenaflex Chat-Based Youth Mental Health Coach, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's dedicated to providing on-demand and weekly coaching to young people through our cutting-edge chat platform. You'll use your exceptional coaching skills, empathy, and awareness to support students from diverse and historically marginalized communities. Your role will involve: * Providing on-demand and weekly coaching to young people through our chat platform * Using empathy and awareness to support students from diverse and historically marginalized communities * Following established protocols, especially during crisis-based chats, with support from licensed Coach Supervisors * Continually learning and adapting to new online platforms and tools with ongoing training and support **What We're Looking For** We're seeking flexible, mission-driven individuals who are empathetic, care deeply about young people, and are tech-savvy, quick learners. Candidates must have experience in the mental health field, working with youth, or coaching. We're looking for those who are self-sufficient, can adapt to the dynamic nature of a remote startup, and have flexibility during school hours. **New to Coaching?** No problem! We offer the arenaflex Coach Certification Program, a comprehensive 24-hour training program that covers 5 modules over 6 weeks. You'll commit 4-5 hours per week from November to December 2024 to complete the program. **Already Certified?** If you've completed an accredited coaching program, you can fast-track your training by passing our assessments. **Coaching Hours & Flexibility** We adapt to the needs of the students we serve, which means that seasons, world events, school obligations, and the time of year can all influence the demand for coaching at any given time. We're seeking coaches to support students when and where they need it. This means sometimes you'll support students 1-3 hours a week and sometimes not at all. Coaching happens during school hours (8am-6pm EST / 5am-3pm PST). **What You'll Need** * Experience in mental health, youth work, or coaching * Reliable laptop or computer (no tablets or cell phones) and internet with a minimum 50 mbps download speed * A quiet, distraction-free workspace * Must reside & be in the U.S. for the duration of your contract with arenaflex **Application Process** * Submit a written application * Complete a Wedge (video) interview * Participate in a live group Interview * Provide 2 references * Pass a background check **Ready to Make a Difference?** Join us in this groundbreaking, impactful work. Apply today to become an arenaflex Coach and help transform youth mental health.

Why arenaflex?

* **Mission-driven team**: We're a team of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people. * **Cutting-edge technology**: We're at the forefront of EdTech innovation, using cutting-edge platforms and tools to deliver life-changing coaching. * **Flexibility and autonomy**: As a remote coach, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere and manage your own schedule. * **Ongoing training and support**: We're committed to your growth and development, providing ongoing training and support to help you excel in your role. * **Impactful work**: You'll be part of a team that's making a real difference in the lives of young people, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

What We Offer

* **Competitive compensation**: We offer a competitive hourly rate for our coaches. * **Flexible scheduling**: You'll have the flexibility to choose your own schedule and work at times that suit you. * **Opportunities for growth**: We're a growing startup with opportunities for advancement and professional development. * **A supportive team**: You'll be part of a supportive team that's dedicated to your success and well-being. * **A chance to make a difference**: You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about youth mental health and coaching, and you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to apply today. Please submit your written application, complete a Wedge (video) interview, and participate in a live group Interview. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply Now! Apply for this job