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 annually, with weekly pay. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- Austin, TX (100% on-site)
- Relocation assistance available
If you've reached the pinnacle of competitive sport—Olympic Games, World Championships, Division I First Team All-American honors—you understand what it takes to perform at the highest level. The question is: can you turn that experience into concrete coaching methods that drive students toward excellence?
Texas Sports Academy is where your next challenge begins—not as a figurehead, but as an active coach who elevates students daily by holding them to championship standards. You won't simply recount your athletic journey. Instead, you'll convert elite-level discipline into practical motivational tools, deliver resilience training through interactive sessions, and lead dynamic practices where every participant is expected to meet top-tier expectations.
Austin provides year-round access to outdoor training environments, a vibrant athletic community, and a purpose-centered culture where your elite background directly fuels the development of tomorrow's leaders.
Lead with intention. Drive real change. Submit your application today.
What you will be doing
- Conducting proactive one-on-one coaching sessions that convert your competitive athletic background into clear, practical strategies for student success
- Directing high-impact morning assemblies that energize and engage all students
- Delivering interactive life skills workshops where you guide students through exercises in resilience, leadership, and goal achievement
- Leading structured afternoon sports training sessions that embody championship principles: creating drills, demanding effort, refining technique, and instilling grit and collaboration through athletic activity (not merely overseeing recreation)
- Actively connecting with every student throughout each day: moving through the space during independent study periods, stepping in to inspire when a student encounters obstacles, and seizing opportunities to spark transformative insights
What you will NOT be doing
- Serving as a passive figurehead: this is an active coaching position. You will be on the ground, directly engaging students, leading sessions, and making real-time interventions.
- Instructing conventional academic content or adhering to a set curriculum: students use adaptive learning platforms for academics. Your focus is life coaching, motivation, and building meta-skills through athletics and mentorship.
Candidate requirements
- We are looking for former elite-level athletes who have competed at the highest tier of sport — Olympic athletes, World Champions, professional players in the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or NHL, or NCAA Division I All-Americans
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Demonstrated experience leveraging sport to mentor others and develop life skills
- Proven ability to provide motivational leadership in athletic, academic, or professional environments
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship
- Willingness to reside in or relocate to Austin, TX
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