College Bound AmeriCorps: Preparation Coach - FT

The service that Preparation Coaches provide are a key component of College Bound’s programming. They work directly with students, supporting them in a hybrid advisor-mentor role as they pursue high school completion and the intricacies of applying and being accepted to college. Core to College Bound’s mission and approach is strong relationships, which makes our high-touch coaching model integral to our success. Coaches focus on a multitude of areas with students, utilizing the power of genuine relationships to work through the specific barriers of being a first-generation, low-income student in the Saint Louis area. Coaches intervene in the development of strong academic habits and mindsets, collect data to track students’ academic profiles, and support students in developing habits of healthy decision-making. Our work is equally challenging and rewarding, and throughout their year of service AmeriCorps Members will gain practical experience along with receiving professional development and training from industry professionals. They will also work closely with their supervisor to prepare for the next step in their professional and educational careers.

College Bound St. Louis is an award-winning college preparation and persistence program serving students in the St. Louis area. Through an individualized, holistic, and multi-year commitment, College Bound empowers students from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete higher education and enter successful careers. Since our founding in 2006, we have succeeded in helping 99.9% of our graduating high school seniors earn admission to a four-year college, and graduate at five times the rate of their peers!