1099 consultant · ~80–400 hrs per funded award · $25–$60/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Youth Program Quality Observer & Afterschool Coach (Utah)

Visit afterschool and youth programs in person at sites across Utah, score them fairly on the Weikart PQA, and coach staff to act on what you see.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–400 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Observe afterschool and youth programs at sites across Utah and score them on the Youth PQA or School-Age PQA, faithful to the method
Write clear, fair observation notes that program staff recognize and can use
Coach site leads and frontline staff through improvement plans built from their own PQA results
Tell us where our data collection, reports or tools don't match how programs actually run or how the PQA is meant to be used

Required qualifications

Current Weikart Center certification in the Youth PQA and School-Age PQA
Direct experience coaching afterschool or youth program staff on program quality
Able to travel to and work in person at program sites across Utah
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Experience with the Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI), Planning with Data or Weikart Methods trainings
Work with statewide afterschool networks or publicly funded afterschool programs
Frontline youth work or site director background
Spanish fluency

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $25–$60 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–400 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Youth Program Quality Observer & Afterschool Coach (Utah)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the youth program quality observation or afterschool coaching work most like this role: the programs and setting, which PQA form you used, how you turned scores into coaching, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $25–$60 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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