Teen Coach

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Teen Coach to support adolescents aged 12–18 through the challenges of teenage life, including academic pressure, identity development, peer relationships, and future planning. You will provide a safe, non-judgmental coaching space where teens feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting, rapport-based coaching relationships with teenage clients

• Deliver personalised 1:1 teen coaching sessions

• Help teens clarify their values, strengths, and aspirations

• Coach teens in managing academic stress, peer pressure, and social challenges

• Support teens through key transitions: secondary school, university, and beyond

• Teach emotional regulation, decision-making, and resilience strategies

• Engage parents collaboratively while maintaining appropriate teen confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

• Coaching qualification with youth or teen coaching focus

• Minimum 2 years coaching or mentoring teenagers

• Strong understanding of adolescent development

• Safeguarding and child protection awareness

Preferred Qualifications

• Youth coaching or adolescent psychology specialisation

• Experience with school refusal, exam stress, or teen anxiety

• Volunteer or mentoring background with young people

UAE Licensing & Professional Requirements

Coaching is an unregulated profession in the UAE; however, we expect all coaches to hold recognised professional qualifications, accreditation from a reputable coaching body (e.g. ICF, EMCC, AC), and relevant experience. Coaches must operate within their scope of practice and comply with all applicable UAE professional and legal requirements.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

• 2+ years teen or youth coaching/mentoring

• Experience with diverse adolescent challenges

Required Skills

• Teen coaching techniques

• Adolescent communication

• Emotional regulation tools

• Trust building

• Safeguarding awareness

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

• Competitive session rates

• Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if required)

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter (where required)

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.