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Delivers live youth development group sessions

Youth Group Coach

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/2/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Remote in USA+1 moreMore locations: Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
RemoteMust provide coaching during peak hours in Pacific Time, with weekday and weekend availability.

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or a related field is mandatory.
  • At least 2 years of experience leading live group sessions with children in a virtual or online setting is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience designing or leading structured group sessions or programs for children is required.
  • A social-emotional learning, coaching, or mental-health-specific certification is strongly preferred, such as ICF, IPEC, PPS Credential, CASEL, or Mental Health First Aid.
  • Applicants must be available for a minimum of 10 hours per week during tapouts peak coaching hours: 1–8 p.m. Pacific Time on weekdays and 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Pacific Time on weekends.
  • Applicants must have a fast, reliable internet connection and a quiet working space.
  • Applicants must complete a short video interview; applications cannot move forward without it.
Responsibilities
  • Lead live online social-emotional learning group sessions for youth ages 4–16.
  • Deliver structured social-emotional learning activities and games that build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Build positive relationships with participants and foster an inclusive, emotionally safe group space.
  • Manage group dynamics and respond calmly to behavioral or emotional disruptions during live sessions.
  • Monitor and assess individual and group progress.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfort using Zoom and Google Suite as day-to-day coaching tools.

About the company

Tapouts runs live group sessions for children and teens aged 8 to 16, offering 30-minute weekly sessions tailored to different age groups and interests. The program uses a science-backed approach that combines psychology, neuroscience, and education to support personal growth. Sessions are guided by experienced coaches, including veteran elementary school teachers and mental health professionals, and take place in safe, supportive spaces designed to foster positive mental and emotional well-being. The business operates on a subscription model where parents enroll their children to attend the sessions, generating recurring revenue. Tapouts differentiates itself through its team of qualified coaches, emphasis on safe expression, and a focus on holistic development rather than just academic content. The overall goal is to help young people build resilience, self-awareness, and healthy social-emotional skills that endure beyond the program.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$4.9M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Tapouts reported 1,500+ trials in 14 days and 20,000 parents by October 2025.
  • Caplight shows May 31, 2026 crowdfunding and $4.24M total funding raised.
  • LinkedIn posts cited $7.4M raised and 174% revenue growth from 2024 to 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Tapouts is coaching, not therapy, so parents can question clinical credibility fast.
  • Crowdfunding in May 2026 signals dependence on retail capital, not durable cash generation.
  • Youth mental-health claims invite scrutiny from regulators and schools if outcomes disappoint by 2027.

What makes tapouts unique

  • Tapouts runs weekly 30-minute peer groups for ages 4–16, not one-on-one therapy.
  • It pairs science-backed coaching with the same coach, group, and time every week.
  • Tapouts prices at $39 weekly with HSA/FSA eligibility and a free first session.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours