Michigan Program Planning Coach

LifeWise Academy; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is hiring a Planning Program Coach. This full-time, remote role supports local LifeWise launch teams to pray, promote, and plan their LifeWise program during school hours.

You will equip, train, and guide launch teams, help recruit a local program director, and facilitate fundraising and local administration efforts with a strong emphasis on teamwork and accountable leadership.

Qualifications

• Mature Christian faith aligned with LifeWise Academy beliefs.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience valued.
• Experience with ministry personnel, school admin, and community leaders.
• Salesforce experience preferred; strong communication/people skills.
• 3+ years in ministry or leadership role; team collaboration demonstrated.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; local Michigan presence encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Guide launch teams through planning, school approvals, and hiring.
• Equip and coach teams; provide ongoing feedback for leadership growth.
• Recruit qualified leaders aligned with LifeWise mission and values.
• Support program growth; remove barriers and implement scalable processes.
• Monitor program health with metrics; document in CRM; act on findings.
• Collaborate with Planning Team leadership to translate initiatives into processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure a high-quality local community experience.
• Handle other assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Christian faith

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Google Workspace

Salesforce (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Job description

Decades ago, our nation systematically removed Bible education from the public school day. LifeWise Academy is bringing it back. Under a little-known Supreme Court ruling, LifeWise empowers communities to provide Bible education for their public school students DURING SCHOOL HOURS. Tens of thousands of public school students attend LifeWise Bible classes each week.

We believe released time is the greatest missed opportunity of the church in America to reach the next generation. But we want to change that and we need your help!

Job Description

About You

You love Jesus. You love kids. You enjoy helping others succeed. Whether encouraging someone through a challenge, celebrating a milestone, or helping a leader develop a plan to overcome obstacles, you find joy in seeing people grow in confidence and effectiveness. You are organized, proactive, and able to keep multiple projects moving at the same time. You naturally follow through on commitments, communicate clearly, and aren't afraid to have honest conversations that help people stay on track.

You notice when something doesn't seem right and ask good questions before small issues become big problems. You balance encouragement with accountability and are energized by helping teams achieve ambitious goals. At the end of the day, you do what it takes to get things done. Above all, you know this isn’t just your career. It’s a chance to do something meaningful. A chance to serve others. And a chance to make a life-changing impact on students with the gospel.

About the Job

The Planning Program Coach is a full-time, remote position that works with local LifeWise launch teams to successfully pray, promote and plan their local LifeWise program.

This role serves as a trusted guide throughout the planning process by equipping, training, inspiring and coming alongside the local launch team as they develop a plan, consult with local administrators, begin local fund raising, recruit and hire a local program director.

Responsibilities

• Guide local Launch Teams through the planning phase by helping them develop strategic launch plans, navigate the school acknowledgment and approval process, and successfully recruit and hire Program Directors.
• Build and strengthen high-performing Launch Teams by equipping members with the tools, resources, and support needed for long-term success.
• Recruit, identify, and retain qualified leaders who align with the mission, vision, and values of LifeWise Academy.
• Train, coach, equip, and provide ongoing feedback to Launch Teams, fostering accountability, leadership development, and organizational excellence.
• Support the healthy growth and expansion of LifeWise programs by identifying opportunities, removing barriers, and implementing strategic solutions.
• Evaluate program health and progress using established metrics, document findings within the LifeWise customer relationship management (CRM) platform, and develop action plans to move communities forward.
• Partner with Planning Team leadership to translate strategic initiatives into practical processes, implement scalable systems, and continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Planning Team operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for local communities throughout the planning process.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• A mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Experience working with ministry personnel, school administration and community leaders
• Experience working in an organization using Salesforce (preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 3+ years in a ministry or other leadership position
• Proficient using Google Workspace suite of tools and programs
• Located in Michigan

Salary and Benefits

• From $50,000 per year
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for qualified employees
• Retirement plan, including employer match

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of LifeWise, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members who share its faith and mission. LifeWise, Inc. does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability. It is the responsibility of every team member to conscientiously follow this policy. Title VII: In accordance with Title VII, LifeWise may exclusively employ individuals who adhere to our religious beliefs in order to effectuate our religious mission. While Lifewise upholds its status as an equal-opportunity employer, we reserve the right to consider religious beliefs in our hiring process where appropriate. This is done to ensure that our staff collectively shares a common religious commitment integral to our mission.