Youth Development Coach Lead - Elevate Student Outcomes

Crossover; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha is hiring a Youth Development Director to coach Guides and K-3 students, using data and classroom observations to drive measurable improvements. You will run workshops, lead coaching sessions, and build playbooks to raise performance across the team.

You will mentor Guides, shape a coaching culture, and document practices to scale excellence. This full-time, in-person role is based at Alpha campuses in New York City or Miami, with relocation support offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with elementary-aged children (approximately ages 5-9).
• Experience leading teams of five or more people, including performance management and hiring decisions.
• Experience building, launching, or growing a program, school, team, or initiative rather than maintaining an existing one.
• Demonstrated success using data and measurable outcomes to improve team or student performance.
• Compelling storytelling and facilitation skills that engage young children, plus the ability to coach adults with clear expectations.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing to work in person at an Alpha campus in New York City, NY or Miami, FL; relocation support is provided.

Responsibilities

• Coach Guides and students using performance data, classroom observations, and direct feedback to achieve measurable improvements.
• Facilitate engaging workshops for K-3 students focused on communication, resilience, collaboration, accountability, focus, and other life skills.
• Lead one‑on‑one and small‑group coaching sessions that connect student motivation to academic growth and independence.
• Build and refine repeatable coaching playbooks that raise performance across the Guide team.
• Train and mentor Guides while modeling exceptional coaching and facilitation every day.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Performance data

Workshop facilitation

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Organizational Leadership, Child Development, or related field

Tools

Dashboards

Analytics

Job description

Alpha is hiring a Youth Development Director to coach Guides and K-3 students, using data and classroom observations to drive measurable improvements. You will run workshops, lead coaching sessions, and build playbooks to raise performance across the team.

You will mentor Guides, shape a coaching culture, and document practices to scale excellence. This full-time, in-person role is based at Alpha campuses in New York City or Miami, with relocation support offered.