Sports Mentor, Sports Academy; Remote
Position: Sports Mentor, Sports Academy (Remote) - $150,000/year USD Sports Mentor, Sports Academy (Remote) - $150,000/year USD Competing at the elite level—whether as an Olympian, world champion, or D1 First Team All-American—demands discipline, mental resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure. Your next challenge is applying that same competitive mindset to develop the next generation of high‑performing athletes. Texas Sports Academy uses sport as the foundation for teaching life principles. In this role, you will deliver motivational programming, coach essential life skills through athletic training, and mentor promising student‑athletes with the same rigor you applied to your own career. Austin provides consistent access to outdoor training facilities and a deeply engaged sports community. Mentor champions. Build futures. Apply today. What You Will Be Doing • Conducting daily morning sessions that set the tone and focus for student‑athletes throughout the day • Delivering one‑on‑one motivational coaching tied to academic achievement and personal development • Guiding life skills workshops through storytelling, reflective exercises, and hands‑on coaching methods • Overseeing afternoon training sessions designed to cultivate resilience, collaboration, and personal accountability • Monitoring individual student development and maintaining rigorous expectations for both mindset and results Qualifications • We are looking for former elite‑level athletes with experience at the highest tier of competition—including Olympians, World Champions, professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or NHL, or NCAA Division I All‑Americans • Bachelor’s degree in any field • Demonstrated experience applying sport as a tool for mentorship and life skills development • Proven ability to lead and motivate others in athletic, academic, or professional environments • Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship • Available to live in or relocate 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. 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 for more details on this topic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job