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

November 6, 2025

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<ul><li>$150,000/year. Austin, TX (on-site)</li><li>Full benefits + relocation support </li></ul>Elite Athletes Only: Transform Your Championship Mindset Into Educational Leadership At Texas Sports Academy, sport isn't a sideshow - it's how we teach life. This is a hands-on role where you'll run daily motivational sessions, coach life skills through sport, and mentor high-potential student-athletes using the discipline you've lived. Austin offers year-round outdoor training and a thriving sports culture where champions like you can shape the next generation of excellence. Lead champions. Shape futures. Apply now. What You Will Be Doing <ul><li>Execute powerful daily morning kickoffs that energize and align student-athletes for peak performance</li><li>Conduct targeted 1:1 motivation sessions grounded in measurable academic and personal progress</li><li>Deliver transformative life skill workshops utilizing elite athletic experience, strategic storytelling, and interactive coaching</li><li>Lead structured afternoon athletic practices designed specifically to build grit, teamwork, and accountability</li><li>Implement comprehensive progress tracking systems while maintaining unwavering standards for both mindset and performance </li></ul>What You Won’t Be Doing <ul><li>Teaching standard academic curriculum or serving as a classroom teacher</li><li>Performing administrative paperwork that distracts from direct student mentorship</li><li>Following rigid coaching protocols - you'll leverage your own championship experience</li><li>Focusing solely on athletic performance without connecting to life outcomes</li><li>Working in isolation - you'll be part of an elite team of mentors with shared vision </li></ul>Sports Mentor Key Responsibilities Transform elite student-athletes into champions of character through world-class mentorship that delivers measurable improvements in both academic outcomes and personal development. Basic Requirements <ul><li>Proven elite athletic achievement at the highest levels: Olympian, World Champion, professional player in the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or NHL, or NCAA Division I All-American</li><li>Bachelor's degree in any field</li><li>Demonstrated experience translating athletic principles into effective life skills coaching</li><li>Verifiable track record of motivational leadership in athletic, academic, or professional environments</li><li>Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship</li><li>Commitment to living in Austin, TX with relocation support provided </li></ul>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-SportsMentor.008

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