Introduction

At VIP, Inc., people are at the heart of everything we do. With more than 250 dedicated team members, our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities through training, employment, and support services. Each year, we help over 700 people achieve greater independence, growth, and success.

Position Purpose

VIP is seeking a Landscaping Job Coach to join our team. This unique role combines hands-on landscaping work with coaching, mentoring, and supporting individuals with disabilities in a community work setting.

As a Landscaping Job Coach, you'll spend your day working alongside clients performing landscaping services while providing guidance, encouragement, and skills training. We're looking for someone who enjoys outdoor work, has landscaping experience or knowledge, and understands that the most important part of the job is helping people succeed.

If you're patient, dependable, and passionate about making a difference while leading by example, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Perform daily landscaping duties including mowing, edging, trimming, planting, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and monitoring plant health.
• Work side-by-side with clients throughout the workday, providing hands-on instruction, coaching, and support.
• Help clients develop workplace skills, confidence, independence, and professional behaviors.
• Demonstrate proper landscaping techniques and safe work practices.
• Encourage client participation, problem-solving, and skill development while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Document client progress through weekly notes and reports.
• Collaborate with supervisors, case managers, and other support staff to ensure client success.
• Maintain positive relationships and professionalism at community job sites.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance required.
• Landscaping experience or knowledge strongly preferred.
• Experience training, mentoring, coaching, or supporting others is highly valued.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical landscaping tasks throughout the day.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Why VIP?

• Competitive pay: $19–$25 per hour
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee discount program (theme parks, retail, entertainment, and more)
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive, mission-driven culture where your work makes a meaningful impact every day

Apply today at: www.vipsolutions.com/join-our-team

Related job titles: Landscaper, Groundskeeper, Gardener, Maintenance Worker, Job Coach, Employment Specialist, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Crew Leader, and Vocational Coach.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VIP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. All employment decisions—including hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination—are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and job requirements. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.