What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Coach position at Gulf Shores City Schools?
JOB TITLE: Career Coach (10 month – 202 days)
REPORTS TO: High School Principal(s)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, communication or related field required.
- Experience working in industry preferred.
- Pleasing personality; enthusiastic, positive attitude, evidence of trustworthiness; knowledge in business and industry; effective human relation skills.
- Required: Ability to pass background check
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the world of work.
- Knowledge of College and Career Readiness Standards.
- Knowledge of current employment trends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Represent the Career Coach Program in local high schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote the CTE programs.
- Provide career development guidance for high school students with emphasis on technical programs.
- Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs.
- Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments.
- Assist prospective students with admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures for college admission.
- Provide guidance to students regarding career choices.
- Conduct high school classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities.
- Provide prospective students with information regarding the current job market and trends in career choices.
- Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with high school students.
- Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for students.
- Maintain an ongoing database of students and classrooms where services are offered.
- Comply with all policies of the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education.
