Elite Peak Performance Coach - In-Person 40h/Week

Alpha School; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School seeks a Peak Performance Coach to mentor students with elite expectations. You will run 1:1 and small-group coaching, diagnose blockers with data, and deliver life-skills workshops. This is a full-time, on-site role at Alpha's Austin or San Francisco campuses, requiring work authorization in the U.S. and a track record of raising others’ performance.

You won't lecture or grade; you'll coach, build culture, and partner with families to drive growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least one 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 or San Francisco campus.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Job description

Alpha School seeks a Peak Performance Coach to mentor students with elite expectations. You will run 1:1 and small-group coaching, diagnose blockers with data, and deliver life-skills workshops. This is a full-time, on-site role at Alpha's Austin or San Francisco campuses, requiring work authorization in the U.S. and a track record of raising others’ performance.

You won't lecture or grade; you'll coach, build culture, and partner with families to drive growth and achievement.