Youth Mental Wellness Coach

Coach the Students Who Need It Most

Clayful is building the youth coaching model this country is missing. We partner with school districts to give middle and high school students free, on-demand coaching, so a kid’s access to support doesn’t depend on their zip code. We need skilled coaches to deliver it. If you’ve coached teams, mentored kids, worked in youth programs, or been the adult young people trust, we want to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll coach students in grades 4–12 through Clayful’s platform, using chat, audio, and video. Students bring real challenges: academic pressure, conflict with friends and family, stress, and figuring out who they are. Your job is to help them work through it and leave with tools they can use.

• 1099 contract position

• $20/hour, plus bonus opportunity

• Monday–Friday, 5am–10pm PT, scheduled around student demand (peak times are ~7am–2pm and 4–7pm PT)

• Typically 1–3+ hours per week, with lighter weeks during breaks and summers

A note on compensation: Clayful coaches work with students who would otherwise have no access to mental health support due to financial barriers. Our rates reflect our school-district partnerships, not the private coaching market. Many of our coaches carry this work alongside other roles. If you're looking for a primary income source, this likely isn't the right fit. If you want flexible, meaningful work that reaches young people who need it most, keep reading!

What You’ll Do

• Run focused coaching sessions that help students set goals, solve problems, and build resilience

• Work effectively with students from diverse and historically underserved communities

• Handle high-stakes conversations using clear crisis protocols, with licensed Coach Supervisors backing you up in real time

• Sharpen your skills through ongoing training as Clayful’s tools and programs evolve

What You Get

• Training before your first session. You’ll learn coaching frameworks, crisis protocols, and our platform before you coach a student.

• Backup when it counts. Licensed Coach Supervisors are available live during every session. You're never navigating a hard moment alone.

• Control over your schedule. You choose hours that fit around your life.

• A team that takes the work seriously. You'll be part of a team that shares your values — and your unique love of working with young people.

• A chance to shape the model. This is a growing startup, and coach input directly shapes how we work.

• Impact you can measure. Every student you coach is one who wouldn’t have support otherwise.

“I’ve been with Clayful for almost 4 years because I believe in what it stands for. I think it meets kids where they are.” — Clayful Coach, Florida

Requirements

• California Wellness Coach Certification, or eligibility through one of two pathways (you do not need to live in California):

• Education Pathway: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, or Psychology from a CA institution, plus 400 hours of field experience in care coordination, wellness promotion, screening, or education

• Workforce Pathway: 1,350+ hours working with youth (up to age 25) in pre-clinical behavioral health within the last 6 years

• Associate’s degree or higher

• At least 4 years of experience in mental health, youth work, or coaching

• A reliable computer, internet at 50+ Mbps download, and a private, distraction-free workspace

• U.S. residence for the length of your contract

You’ll Do Well Here If...

You’re steady under pressure, you take initiative, and you’re good with young people. You can handle startup pace, variable hours, and changing tools without needing step-by-step direction. You also want honest feedback, solid supervision, and a team to sharpen your skills with.

How to Apply

1. Written application

2. Video interview

3. Live group interview

4. Two references

5. Background check

6. Wellness Coach Certification (or start the free application process)

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us in this groundbreaking, impactful work. Apply today to become a Clayful Coach and help transform youth mental health!