Elite Academic Mentor, Alpha - $150,000/year USD

About the role

On-site position at Alpha School campuses in New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA; or Santa Barbara, CA
$150,000 annual salary, paid weekly.
Health benefits begin on day one.
Relocation assistance provided.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating 1-on-1 and small-group coaching sessions leveraging Coachbot analytics and student performance data to identify barriers, establish ambitious targets, and ensure accountability for execution
• Leading structured life-skills workshops designed for mastery by drawing on credible examples from your own elite background, followed by mastery verification through Alpha's Test2Pass system
• Establishing the campus cultural standard each morning via focused kickoff sessions that communicate high-performance expectations
• Monitoring student advancement in real time and refining coaching approaches based on data rather than intuition
• Cultivating trusted mentorship relationships with students and families through consistent high standards and documented motivation frameworks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least one instance of exceptional achievement in a highly selective, globally recognized domain (examples: national or international competition medals, top-tier university with distinction, highly selective firm or fellowship, elite performing arts institution, or founding and scaling a successful venture)
• At least 3 years of experience in student coaching, youth mentoring, athletic coaching, or leadership roles where you measurably raised others' performance
• Willing to work in-person at an Alpha campus in New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA; or Santa Barbara, CA (relocation support provided)

Qualifications

• Background in elite competitive athletics (varsity D1, national team, or professional level) with experience coaching or mentoring younger athletes
• Experience in high-accountability environments like management consulting, investment banking, or military leadership
• Track record of youth development through mentoring in non-academic settings (community organizations, after-school programs, sports camps)
• Comfort presenting to and building trust with high-expectation families paying premium private school tuition

Skills

• Exceptional academic and personal achievements
• Strong communication and motivational skills
• Experience with AI-driven educational tools
• Ability to lead and motivate high-performing students

Benefits

• Health benefits begin on day one
• Relocation assistance provided

Pay

$75 USD/hour, which equates to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position.