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

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<ul><li>IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an in-person role located on-site in Austin, TX.<br><br></li></ul>Champions aren't born – they're forged. And who better to forge the next generation than someone who's reached the pinnacle of athletic excellence? At Texas Sports Academy, we're not just looking for another coach. We're seeking an elite athlete-turned-mentor who can transform raw potential into lasting greatness.<br><br>Picture this: You've conquered the highest levels of sport. Now imagine channeling that same intensity, wisdom, and championship mindset into shaping tomorrow's leaders. We're revolutionizing K-12 education by putting athletics at the heart of character development. This isn't about teaching from a playbook – it's about inspiring through lived experience.<br><br>Ready to trade the roar of the crowd for the satisfaction of watching young athletes become extraordinary humans? Your next victory could be in transforming lives.<br><br><strong>What You Will Be Doing<br><br></strong>Your championship playbook will include:<br><br><ul><li>Igniting daily dawn sessions that set the tone for excellence and purpose</li><li>Engineering breakthrough moments in powerful one-on-one mentoring sessions</li><li>Crafting and delivering dynamic life skills workshops that translate athletic discipline into academic and personal victories</li><li>Orchestrating high-impact afternoon training sessions that forge mental toughness and team synergy</li><li>Measuring and maximizing student-athlete growth through strategic performance tracking<br><br></li></ul><strong>What You Won’t Be Doing<br><br></strong>Let's be clear about what this role isn't:<br><br><ul><li>No conventional classroom instruction – we're breaking the traditional mold</li><li>Zero passive observation – you're in the game, not watching from the bench</li><li>Not running directionless practice sessions – every minute has purpose</li><li>No drowning in paperwork or academic grading – focus on what matters: mentorship</li><li>Not coaching casual athletes – we work with driven individuals ready to excel<br><br></li></ul><strong>Sports Mentor Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong>Your mission is to harness the transformative power of elite athletics to cultivate excellence in every aspect of our student-athletes' lives. Through daily immersion in high-impact coaching and strategic motivation, you'll guide these young champions toward peak academic performance while instilling the life skills that create lasting success.<br><br><strong>Basic Requirements<br><br></strong>The Champion's Criteria:<br><br><ul><li>You've reached the summit of athletic achievement: Olympic Games, World Championships, or elite professional leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL), or earned NCAA Division I All-American honors</li><li>Hold a bachelor's degree (field of study open)</li><li>Track record of leveraging athletic principles to develop character and life skills</li><li>Proven ability to inspire and lead, whether in sports, academics, or professional environments</li><li>Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship</li><li>Committed to being part of our Austin, TX community<br><br></li></ul><strong>About Sports Academy<br><br></strong><strong>Texas Sports Academy is Where Future Champions Excel in Academics and Athletics<br><br></strong>Traditional schools force student-athletes to choose between excelling in academics or committing to their sport. Texas Sports Academy eliminates that tradeoff.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>By integrating advanced educational technology with structured sports training, they provide a unique learning experience that builds discipline, leadership, and resilience.<br><br><strong>It's academics and athletics in perfect sync.<br><br></strong>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!<br><br><strong>Working with us<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>Crossover Job Code: LJ-5651-US-Austin-SportsMentor.008<br><br>

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