Michigan Program Planning Coach

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
• Unlimited PTO for qualified employees

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.