Elite Performance Coach — In-Person Student Growth

Alpha School; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School seeks a Peak Performance Coach to mentor students daily with rigorous, data-driven coaching. You will run 1:1 and small-group sessions, diagnose blockers using analytics, and deliver life-skills workshops that emphasize mastery and accountability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a proven track record of raising others’ performance, plus willingness to work full-time in person at one of Alpha’s campuses in the U.S. This is a W2 position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Experience in people-facing mentoring, coaching, or leadership that measurably raised others’ performance.
• Ability to lead engaging, high-rigor group sessions and coach individuals with strong judgment.
• Comfort operating in high-accountability environments with clear standards and follow-through.
• Willingness to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at Alpha's Austin or San Francisco campus.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Alpha School seeks a Peak Performance Coach to mentor students daily with rigorous, data-driven coaching. You will run 1:1 and small-group sessions, diagnose blockers using analytics, and deliver life-skills workshops that emphasize mastery and accountability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a proven track record of raising others’ performance, plus willingness to work full-time in person at one of Alpha’s campuses in the U.S. This is a W2 position with competitive compensation.