CALLING ALL ELITE ATHLETES – YOUR NEXT CHAMPIONSHIP IS IN MENTORSHIP! (Austin, TX On-Site Position)
Remember that indescribable feeling of competing at the pinnacle of your sport? Now imagine channeling that same energy into transforming young lives at Texas Sports Academy, where we’re revolutionizing K-12 education by putting athletics at the heart of personal development.
This isn’t your typical coaching position – it’s an opportunity to translate your elite sports experience (Olympic, World Championship, or D1 All-American caliber) into life-changing mentorship. We’re creating an educational environment where sports isn’t just an afterthought – it’s the catalyst for building extraordinary character, academic excellence, and leadership skills.
If you’re passionate about molding the next generation of champions both in sport and in life, this is your arena.
What You Will Be Doing
Your Championship Playbook:
• Ignite the day with high-energy morning sessions that set the tone for excellence
• Coach the whole athlete through powerful 1:1 mentoring sessions that bridge sports and academics
• Design and deliver dynamic life skills workshops that transform athletic principles into life lessons
• Lead intensive afternoon training sessions that forge mental toughness and team synergy
• Champion student growth through strategic goal-setting and performance tracking
What You Won’t Be Doing
This Role is NOT About:
• Traditional classroom instruction or academic teaching
• Being a passive observer – you’re in the game, not watching from the bench
• Running directionless training sessions without purpose
• Getting bogged down in paperwork or academic grading
• Casual sports instruction for recreational athletes
Elite Sports Mentor Key Responsibilities
Your mission is to harness the transformative power of elite athletics to cultivate excellence in young student-athletes. Through daily engagement, you’ll leverage your championship mindset to foster academic achievement, personal growth, and character development, creating tomorrow’s leaders through the lens of high-performance sport.
Basic Requirements
• Elite Athletic Achievement: Must have competed at the highest levels (Olympic Games, World Championships, Major League Professional Sports – NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL, or achieved NCAA Division I All-American status)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (any field)
• Mentorship Track Record: Demonstrated success in using athletics as a platform for personal development coaching
• Leadership Impact: Proven ability to inspire and motivate others in athletic, academic, or professional environments
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX
Nice-to-have Requirements
N/A
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-Austin-EliteSportsMen.004
