Lead Coach / Program Director

Love to Code Academy is a youth character development program where technology is the training ground and coaching is how character forms. We’re looking for a Lead Coach and Program Director who takes both seriously. You already know this person. It might be you. You notice the kid who goes quiet when the project gets hard. Most coaches move on. You stay. You’ve worked in programs where the goal was completion, finish the lesson, hit the milestone, move the class forward. You did the work. But something was missing. The kid who struggled with confidence last month still struggles. The one who dominates every group project hasn’t learned to share the spotlight. The curriculum moved. The kids didn’t. You believe that’s fixable. You believe the right environment, with the right coaching, real expectations, and a clear framework, can actually change how a kid shows up. Not just in class. In life. That’s exactly what we’re building at Love to Code Academy. And we need someone who can lead it. The framework A character framework that’s real. Not a poster on the wall. Most youth programs have values. Few have systems. At Love to Code Academy, every session operates inside the Love to Code Character Framework , four pillars that coaches reinforce through real expectations, real-time feedback, and guided reflection every class. Relationships How we treat others Teamwork Harmony Sportsmanship Responsibility How we manage ourselves Persistence Self-Control Integrity Purpose What drives us Passion Commitment Leadership How we serve others Mentorship Influence These aren’t themes of the month. They are the operating system, active in every session, every coaching decision, every conversation with a student who needs someone to stay. When a student struggles to persist through a hard build, that’s a Responsibility conversation. When a team fractures mid-project, that’s a Relationships moment. You’ll know exactly what to do because we’ve built the framework to guide you. Nine-belt progression, White through Black. Each belt is tied to a specific character focus and skill level. Your job as Lead Coach is to move kids along both tracks, together. Day to day Lead Coach and Program Director, what the role looks like day to day. This is a dual role. You are both a front-line coach and a program leader. That means two things have to be true: you’re great with kids, and you can hold a program together. As Lead Coach Coach students through coding, robotics, and esports projects using the Character Framework Deliver real-time feedback tied to character traits, not just project outcomes Build relationships with students across all belt levels, from White to advanced Facilitate capstone projects and belt progression reviews Model the same traits you coach: persistence, integrity, mentorship As Program Director Oversee session planning, curriculum sequencing, and coach coordination Maintain program quality and ensure the Character Framework is active in every class Communicate with families about student character growth and progress Support the hiring and development of other coaches as the program grows Partner with LTCA leadership on program design and strategic direction Why this role The mission doesn’t end at the door. When you coach here, you’re not supplementing a curriculum with character. Character is the curriculum. Technology is the environment where it gets practiced. That’s a meaningful distinction. And if you’ve been searching for a role built around it, you’ve found it. Character is not a theme of the month. It’s the operating system, active in every session, every coaching decision, every conversation with a student who needs someone to stay. The Love to Code Character Framework Honest about fit Honest about what we’re looking for. This role isn’t for everyone. We’d rather say that now. This role is a fit if you: Lead with encouragement and follow through with accountability Can hold high expectations and a warm environment at the same time See technology as a tool, not the point Want your coaching to matter beyond the session, in how kids carry themselves outside this room Are ready to be trained in curriculum and grow as a program leader This role is not a fit if you: Want a teaching job where you deliver content and move on Are looking for a role where character development is optional Prefer to work independently without coaching feedback and accountability If the first list describes you and the second makes you uncomfortable to read, keep going. How it works The application is straightforward. So is our process. We review every application personally. If there’s a fit, you’ll hear from us within one week for a real conversation about coaching philosophy. A real conversation about coaching philosophy, not an interrogation. We want to understand how you think about kids and growth. A brief practical coaching observation and a final conversation with LTCA leadership. The whole process takes two to three weeks. We move at the pace a decision this important deserves. Apply today The kids who need this coaching are already waiting. If you’ve read this far and you recognize yourself in these pages, that recognition matters. We built this program for coaches who lead with character. Apply and let’s talk. #J-18808-Ljbffr Love To Code Academy