Job Description

Lead Life Coach
Why The Excel Center Evansville Southeast?
Are you passionate about education and supporting 2nd chance opportunities for Indiana adults? The Excel Center Evansville Southeast believes in transforming lives through the power of education. As the Lead Life Coach, your work will directly contribute to building stronger communities while empowering adult learners to reach their full potential. You’ll play a critical leadership role in shaping student success and supporting a team dedicated to life-changing outcomes.

What You’ll Do:
You’ll be more than a coach, you’ll be a leader, strategist, and champion for student success. With a focus on education and outcomes, you will oversee and support a team of life coaches while directly impacting student performance, retention, and post-secondary success.
Job Type: Full-Time Salaried Non-Exempt
Salary : $49,000
Schedule: Monday through Friday, standard business hours 8:00AM-4:30PM, some evening/weekend flexibility as needed
Start Date of this position will be July 23, 2026
The Excel Center Evansville Southeast offers a competitive Total Benefits Package that includes paid days off, retirement benefits, health insurance options, HSA, dental insurance, company-paid life insurance, a 25% discount at Evansville Goodwill stores, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Lead with Purpose: Oversee, train, evaluate, and support life coaches while fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and student-centered success.
• Drive Student Outcomes: Monitor enrollment, balance caseloads, and implement strategies to improve retention, academic achievement, and graduation rates.
• Leverage Data for Impact: Analyze student and staff performance data to set goals, inform decisions, and design targeted interventions.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with academic and administrative leaders to align coaching strategies with school-wide goals and standards.
• Strengthen Systems & Processes: Establish and refine procedures for tracking student success, conducting evaluations, and improving coaching effectiveness.
• Support Growth & Engagement: Contribute to recruitment, outreach, staff development, and maintain a student caseload to directly impact learner success.
What You’ll Bring:
• Education & Expertise: Bachelor’s degree preferred in psychology, human relations, social work, rehabilitation counseling, education, or a related field. Working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy.  
• Student-Centered Mindset: Commitment to a strengths-based approach that builds meaningful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Leadership & Coaching Skills: Ability to deliver constructive, unbiased feedback and foster an environment of trust and growth.
• Analytical Thinking: Skilled in interpreting data, identifying challenges, and implementing effective, solution-oriented strategies.
• Collaborative Spirit: Proven ability to build strong partnerships across teams and with external stakeholders to support student success.
• Equity & Inclusion Focus: Experience working with diverse populations, especially individuals facing barriers to education.
• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting and facilitating training.
• Tech-Savvy: Working knowledge of G Suite, MS Office, and student information systems.
• Flexible & Committed: Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
• Background Requirements: Must pass an expanded criminal history check.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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