Sports Mentor $150,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
- $150,000/year, with weekly pay. Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one
- Austin, TX (in-person role)
- Relocation assistance available
If you've performed at the elite level—Olympic competition, world championship stage, or as a D1 First Team All-American—you already understand the discipline, mental toughness, and commitment required to excel. What if your next challenge was developing the next wave of champions?
At Texas Sports Academy, athletics is not an add-on—it's the foundation of how we teach character and resilience. In this hands-on position, you'll deliver daily motivational programming, coach essential life skills through athletic principles, and mentor talented student-athletes using the same discipline that defined your career.
Austin provides year-round access to outdoor training and a dynamic sports community.
Develop champions. Influence futures. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Conducting daily morning sessions that motivate and prepare student-athletes for the day
- Delivering 1:1 coaching focused on academic achievement and personal development
- Leading life skill workshops through storytelling, guided reflection, and hands-on mentorship
- Directing afternoon athletic training sessions that cultivate resilience, collaboration, and responsibility
- Monitoring student development and maintaining high expectations for both attitude and outcomes
Candidate requirements
- We are looking for former elite-level athletes with a track record of success at the highest tier of competition—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 leveraging athletics to mentor others and teach life skills
- Proven ability to lead and motivate in athletic, educational, or professional environments
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship
- Prepared to reside in or relocate to Austin, TX
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