Performance Coach $120,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
- On-site positions available in Palo Alto, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Santa Barbara, CA.
- $120,000 annual salary with weekly payment. Full health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
- Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
Traditional schools were designed to standardize learning for the average student, often limiting those with exceptional potential.
Alpha operates on a fundamentally different model: we enable student-driven learning that progresses at the rate of individual capability rather than institutional pacing.
Your role will not involve managing large classrooms or delivering standardized curriculum. Instead, you will coach focused groups of highly motivated students who seek to accelerate their learning, explore subjects more deeply, and take ownership of their educational journey. If your success has come through non-traditional channels—competitive achievement, athletics, business ventures, or creative disciplines—and you understand how to convert motivation into measurable outcomes, your experience becomes a direct asset to student growth.
Teaching credentials are not required. A track record of high performance is essential.
Develop talent. Shape outcomes. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Providing daily motivation and mentorship through direct student engagement—coaching rather than lecturing
- Leveraging adaptive learning technology and AI tools to enable individualized learning progression
- Facilitating small-group sessions centered on leadership development, life skills, and practical success frameworks
- Supporting students in identifying personal strengths and setting ambitious goals through tailored development plans
- Participating in the continuous evolution of Alpha's educational approach by sharing observations, data, and innovative thinking
Key responsibilities
Creating an environment where young students develop enthusiasm for learning while progressing at twice the traditional rate using AI-enhanced methods
Candidate requirements
- Ability to work on-site at one of the following locations: Palo Alto, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; Santa Barbara, CA.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline
- Verifiable history of exceptional achievement (examples: top-tier academic distinctions, D1/Olympic-level athletics, national-level competition results, etc.)
- 3 years of direct experience working with K–8 students in mentoring, coaching, or teaching roles
- Excellent verbal communication and public presentation abilities
- Current authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
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