Elite Sports Mentor, Sports Academy (Remote) - $150,000/year USD

PLEASE NOTE: This is an on-site position based in Austin, TX. Have you excelled at the pinnacle of sports, such as the Olympics, world championships, or as a D1 First Team All-American? If so, you're familiar with the dedication, resilience, and mindset required to succeed. Imagine channeling those qualities not on the field, court, or ring, but into the lives of promising student-athletes who need your mentorship. At Texas Sports Academy, we're crafting the most cutting-edge K–12 institution in the nation, where sports are integral to teaching life lessons. This is not a traditional teaching role, nor a casual coaching endeavor. It's an immersive, full-throttle position where your elite athletic background will help instill discipline, leadership, and academic focus in the next generation. You'll spearhead dynamic motivational activities, coach life skills through sports, and provide mentorship that resonates because you've experienced it firsthand. If you're eager to coach beyond the scoreboard and make a significant impact, we'd love to connect with you. What You Will Be Doing In this role, you will: • Conduct daily morning sessions to invigorate and align student-athletes for the day. • Lead personalized motivation meetings focused on academic and personal growth. • Facilitate life skills workshops using storytelling, reflection, and interactive coaching techniques. • Oversee afternoon athletic practices that foster grit, teamwork, and accountability. • Monitor student progress and uphold high standards for mindset and performance. What You Won’t Be Doing This role excludes: • Teaching in a conventional classroom environment. • Being a passive observer on the sidelines. • Conducting unstructured or purposeless practices. • Handling administrative paperwork or academic grading. • Coaching non-competitive or recreational athletes. Elite Sports Mentor Key Responsibilities Guide high-potential student-athletes with daily coaching and motivational sessions that promote academic achievement and life skill development, using the discipline of elite sports as a foundation. Basic Requirements • Seeking former elite athletes with top-tier achievements — Olympians, World Champions, or professional players in leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or NHL, or NCAA Division I All-Americans. • Possession of a Bachelor's degree in any field. • Proven track record of using sports to mentor and teach life skills. • Demonstrated ability to provide motivational leadership in athletic, academic, or professional contexts. • Legal authorization to work in the U. S. without the need for visa sponsorship. • Willingness to reside in or move to Austin, TX. About Sports Academy Texas Sports Academy is Where Future Champions Excel in Academics and Athletics Traditional schools force student-athletes to choose between excelling in academics or committing to their sport. Texas Sports Academy eliminates that tradeoff. Their innovative K-8 model, based in Austin, TX, uses AI-driven learning to accelerate academics, allowing students to master core subjects in just two hours a day. The rest of their day is dedicated to athletic training, skill-building, and personal development - so students excel in both their studies and their sport. By integrating advanced educational technology with structured sports training, they provide a unique learning experience that builds discipline, leadership, and resilience. It's academics and athletics in perfect sync. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you! Working with us This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $75 USD/hour, which equates to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5651-US-Chicago-EliteSportsMen.001 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job