Coaching Manager: Lead Guide for Student Growth

Alpha School; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 156,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School seeks a Coaching Manager (Lead Guide) to build and lead a high-performing team of Guides, delivering life-skills workshops and coaching students toward ambitious goals. This role focuses on mentorship, accountability, and cultivating a culture of excellence across campuses.

You will drive data-informed improvements, help launch new campuses, and maintain uncompromising standards while inspiring others to meet them. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business or related field; Master’s preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in education, coaching, learning and development, or leadership.
• Experience leading five+ people, including hiring and performance decisions.
• Proven use of data to drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Guides to deliver exceptional student experiences and uphold high standards.
• Lead engaging life-skills workshops to develop communication and leadership in students.
• Motivate students to achieve ambitious goals within self-directed programs.
• Use data, observation, and coaching conversations to improve Guide performance.
• Help launch new Alpha campuses by building a culture of excellence and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data-driven decisions

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education / Psychology / Business

Job description

Alpha School seeks a Coaching Manager (Lead Guide) to build and lead a high-performing team of Guides, delivering life-skills workshops and coaching students toward ambitious goals. This role focuses on mentorship, accountability, and cultivating a culture of excellence across campuses.

You will drive data-informed improvements, help launch new campuses, and maintain uncompromising standards while inspiring others to meet them. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role.