Youth Development Manager, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

About the role

The most effective leaders understand that success is not defined by personal achievement. It is defined by the growth and accomplishments of the people they lead. This opportunity allows you to deploy those capabilities in service of the next generation.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to deliver exceptional student experiences consistently while upholding Alpha's rigorous standards.
• Facilitating engaging life skills workshops that cultivate communication, leadership, focus, and other practical competencies for K-12 students.
• Inspiring students to pursue ambitious learning objectives and maximize their progress within self-directed academic programs.
• Leveraging data, direct observation, and coaching dialogues to enhance Guide effectiveness and student results.
• Supporting the launch and establishment of new Alpha campuses by developing a culture grounded in excellence, accountability, and relentless improvement.

Requirements

• Basic Requirements: Willingness to work on-site at an Alpha campus (relocation assistance available): Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Miami, FL; Miami Beach, FL; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; New York City, NY; Orange County, CA; Santa Barbara, CA. Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in education, coaching, learning and development, or a related leadership capacity. Proven experience leading and developing teams of five or more individuals. Demonstrated success leveraging data to drive performance gains. Experience working with children ages 5-14 in an educational, coaching, or developmental context. Experience establishing or launching a new team, program, business, school, or initiative. Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Nice-to-have Requirements: Experience coaching youth through athletics, debate, camps, or extracurricular activities. Outstanding public speaking and storytelling abilities. Proven record of attaining high levels of academic, professional, or athletic achievement. Experience driving teams toward ambitious objectives while sustaining strong accountability. A commitment to challenging traditional education paradigms and contributing to a reimagined model for K-12 learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education, coaching, learning and development, or a related leadership capacity.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams of five or more individuals.
• Demonstrated success leveraging data to drive performance gains.
• Experience working with children ages 5-14 in an educational, coaching, or developmental context.
• Experience establishing or launching a new team, program, business, school, or initiative.

Skills

• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and Guides.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative, and student-focused environment.

Pay

• $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Long-term position.