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

• ATTENTION: This position requires physical presence in Austin, TX. Elite competitors understand what it means to push boundaries and achieve greatness. Your medals, championships, and All-American honors speak to your exceptional drive. Now imagine channeling that same intensity into transforming young lives at a pivotal stage of development. Texas Sports Academy isn't just another school—we're revolutionizing K-12 education by integrating athletic excellence with academic achievement. This role transcends traditional coaching; you'll be a catalyst for growth, using your elite athletic journey to instill discipline, resilience, and leadership in tomorrow's champions. From electrifying morning sessions to profound mentoring conversations, you'll translate your competitive wisdom into life lessons that resonate deeply with ambitious student-athletes. If you're passionate about creating impact beyond athletic achievements and ready to forge champions of character, we're eager to connect with you. What You Will Be Doing • Orchestrating dynamic morning kickoff sessions that inspire and mentally prepare student-athletes for daily excellence • Conducting impactful one-on-one mentoring conversations focused on personal growth and academic achievement • Designing and delivering powerful life skills workshops that translate athletic principles into everyday success • Commanding afternoon athletic training that deliberately cultivates mental toughness, collaborative spirit, and personal responsibility • Implementing progress monitoring systems that maintain elite standards across both character development and performance metrics What You Won’t Be Doing • Delivering conventional academic instruction in classroom settings • Taking a passive role in student-athlete development • Conducting purposeless or casually organized training sessions • Handling clerical responsibilities or academic assessment duties • Working with casual participants or athletes without competitive aspirations Sports Mentor Key Responsibilities Guide exceptional student-athletes through structured daily mentorship and motivation programs designed to elevate academic performance and essential life competencies by leveraging the principles and discipline inherent in elite athletic training. Basic Requirements • Distinguished athletic background at the highest competitive levels—Olympic participants, World Championship competitors, professional athletes from major leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL), or NCAA Division I All-American honorees • Completed undergraduate degree (field of study open) • Established track record of utilizing sports as a vehicle for character development and life skills coaching • Verifiable history of inspirational leadership across athletic, educational, or professional environments • Authorization to work within the United States without requiring visa sponsorship • Commitment to residing in the Austin, TX area 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.007