Emotional Intelligence Coach

Workspace
Online
Student's home
Tutor's home (where approved)
Corporate offices
Schools
Workshop and seminar venues

Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

We are looking for an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Coach to help clients — including children, teens, parents, and professionals — develop greater self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, and social skills. You will use evidence-based EQ frameworks to support personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct EQ assessments using validated tools (e.g. EQ-i 2.0 or equivalent)

Design and deliver personalised emotional intelligence coaching programmes

Help clients develop self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy

Teach emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills

Work with children and teens to build social-emotional competencies

Support adults and parents in emotionally intelligent communication

Facilitate group EQ workshops for schools or families where applicable

Minimum Qualifications

Coaching qualification with EQ or social-emotional focus

Certification in an EQ assessment tool (e.g. EQ-i 2.0, MSCEIT, or equivalent)

Minimum 2 years EQ coaching or training experience

Strong grounding in emotional intelligence models (Goleman, Bar-On, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

Child or adolescent emotional coaching experience

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

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years EQ coaching or training

Experience across age groups

Required Skills

EQ assessment tools

Emotional literacy coaching

Self-regulation strategies

Social skills coaching

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

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

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.

Compensation
Earn 65% commission on all completed and fully paid coaching sessions and coaching packages.
Commission is calculated after client payment has been received.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Opportunities may include workshops, seminars, and corporate wellbeing programmes.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 65% commission on all completed and fully paid coaching sessions and coaching packages.
Commission is calculated after client payment has been received.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Opportunities may include workshops, seminars, and corporate wellbeing programmes.