Life Skills Coach, Alpha - $150,000/year USD

About the role

Alpha is the future of education. On average, Alpha students grow 2.6 times faster than peers on nationally normed MAP tests. Alpha School uses AI‑powered 1:1 learning so students can master core academics in about two hours a day, freeing the rest of the day for life skills, passion‑driven work, and real growth. This position is not a traditional teaching job; you will coach, run rigorous life‑skills workshops, and use data to diagnose and remove student blockers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Run 1:1 and small‑group coaching sessions that turn student goals into consistent execution and measurable progress.
• Use analytics and student goals to diagnose blockers and set ambitious, individualized motivation plans.
• Deliver rigorous life‑skills workshops using credible storytelling, reflection, and real application, then assess mastery.
• Lead daily kickoff moments that set culture, reinforce high expectations, and align students before the work starts.
• Cultivate trusted mentor relationships with students and families through high standards, consistency, and sound judgment.

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Teaching classes, lecturing, or tutoring as a traditional instructor.
• Designing curriculum, creating lesson plans, or grading student work.
• Managing adults, running campus operations, or taking on administrative leadership scope.
• Lowering standards to drive short‑term compliance or easy wins.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least one clear elite marker (athletics, academics, career achievement, or elite coaching).
• Experience in people‑facing mentoring, coaching, or leadership that measurably raised others’ performance.
• Comfort operating in high‑accountability environments with clear standards and follow‑through.
• Ability to lead engaging, high‑rigor group sessions and coach individuals with strong judgment.
• Willingness to work full‑time (40 hours/week) in person at Alpha’s Austin campus.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

Nice‑to‑Have Requirements

• Multiple elite markers with clear evidence of raising standards and outcomes.
• Experience using data and analytics to drive coaching plans and accountability.
• Background in selective firms, competitive startups, or elite athletics programs with intense performance expectations.

About Alpha

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real‑world skills. The company hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members. Roles offer six‑figure compensation for people ready to help build a radically better school experience. Alpha’s culture is fast‑moving, ambitious, and student‑focused, aimed at improving the education system rather than maintaining it.

Compensation

The compensation level for this role is $150,000 USD per year, paid weekly.

Benefits

This is a full‑time, W‑2 employee position with immediate access to benefits (see Alpha’s benefits portal for details).

Schedule

Full‑time (40 hours per week), in‑person at Alpha’s Austin campus. All roles are year‑long positions.