2026 Team Lead Application
Welcome to the Team Lead Application! We are so excited you are considering joining us for another incredible season with The Leader Team. We have 4-5 spots available for Team Leads and hope that you are one of them!
Each Team Leader will be assigned 4-5 incoming Entrepreneurs that you will support throughout their training. You will get to know all your Entrepreneurs personally, support them with their assignments, understand their businesses and obstacles, report back to Program Manager about mentee challenges and successes, be accountable for the team to meet all class requirements, and support Program Manager in event
Before filling out the following application, please consider the qualifications and requirements for the program.
Qualifications:
Attended 100% of all Mentorship Program classes.
Completed 100% of assignments.
Clear understanding of all assignments.
Taken the SHINE Pledge.
Exemplifies the attitude and values of The Leader Team in life and business.
A passion to support/empower others.
A servant leader, ready to help out in different areas of need.
Be flexible and open.
A team player, someone who works well with others and respects the direction of the Program Manager.
A person who takes initiative when challenges arise.
Requirements:
Must be able to attend 100% of 2026 classes and pre-class Team Lead meetings, every 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1-6PM. (Begins with Orientation March 11, 1st Class March 12 and ends mid-October.)
Must complete 100% of all Stretch Assignments given by other Team Leaders.
Must be willing to support, coach, and equip Entrepreneurs in class and one-on-one outside of class time.
Must be able to understand, teach and answer any questions about homework assignments.
Must be able to support Program Manager in collecting assignments, pictures, and data from Entrepreneurs when needed.
Must be able to attend and help set-up and tear-down all events including Graduate Connect and SHINE Conference.
Timeline:
October 9: Application Open
November 6: Application Deadline
December 1-5: In-Person Interviews
December 8-12: Business Visits if Required
January 12: New Team Leads Notified
3-5 PM, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19 & March 5 - 4 Team Lead Trainings
March 11: Orientation Day (All Day)
March 12 - October 23: 2nd & 4th Thursdays
Oct 18: SHINE Conference
Oct 19: SHINE Farm Sunday Service
Benefits:
There are so many benefits about being selected as a Team Lead!
Continued business coaching from The Leader Team
Continued community of graduates and current Entrepreneurs journeying towards business success together
Access to International & Local Mentors and Mentorship training program teaching
Opportunities for continued business support
Continued practice and accountability of business principles from Mentorship Program
Access to The Leader Team facility to study or work on projects
Small monthly transportation stipend
FREE Ticket to SHINE Conference