Youth Development Coach — Life Skills & AI‑Supported Growth

Alpha School; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day‑one medical

Dental and vision benefits

Weekly pay

Relocation support

Job summary

Alpha School in the United States is hiring a Youth Development Specialist to lead energetic life-skills workshops for K‑8 students on-site at multiple campuses. You will coach students using Coachbot analytics, drive weekly goals, and help them build confidence, resilience and ownership.

This full-time, W2 role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years working with youth. You’ll focus on coaching and motivation rather than traditional lectures, with relocation support for Santa Barbara

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with K-8 students in youth development, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, camp leadership, or youth programs.
• Ability to describe a specific example of motivating a student to achieve a difficult goal, including your approach and the outcome.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-energy, one-hour life-skills workshops for K-8 students.
• Coach students individually and in small groups using analytics and motivation systems to help weekly goals.
• Assess life-skill mastery and provide targeted coaching until genuine competence is shown.
• Adapt coaching style across elementary and middle school levels.
• Analyze weekly performance data to improve outcomes for the cohort.

Skills

Coaching

Public speaking

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Job description

Alpha School in the United States is hiring a Youth Development Specialist to lead energetic life-skills workshops for K‑8 students on-site at multiple campuses. You will coach students using Coachbot analytics, drive weekly goals, and help them build confidence, resilience and ownership.

This full-time, W2 role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years working with youth. You’ll focus on coaching and motivation rather than traditional lectures, with relocation support for Santa Barbara