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. Austin, TX (on-site)
- Full benefits + relocation support
Elite Athletes Only: Transform Your Championship Mindset Into Educational Leadership
At Texas Sports Academy, sport isn't a sideshow - it's how we teach life. This is a hands-on role where you'll run daily motivational sessions, coach life skills through sport, and mentor high-potential student-athletes using the discipline you've lived.
Austin offers year-round outdoor training and a thriving sports culture where champions like you can shape the next generation of excellence.
Lead champions. Shape futures. Apply now.
What you will be doing
- Execute powerful daily morning kickoffs that energize and align student-athletes for peak performance
- Conduct targeted 1:1 motivation sessions grounded in measurable academic and personal progress
- Deliver transformative life skill workshops utilizing elite athletic experience, strategic storytelling, and interactive coaching
- Lead structured afternoon athletic practices designed specifically to build grit, teamwork, and accountability
- Implement comprehensive progress tracking systems while maintaining unwavering standards for both mindset and performance
What you will NOT be doing
- Teaching standard academic curriculum or serving as a classroom teacher
- Performing administrative paperwork that distracts from direct student mentorship
- Following rigid coaching protocols - you'll leverage your own championship experience
- Focusing solely on athletic performance without connecting to life outcomes
- Working in isolation - you'll be part of an elite team of mentors with shared vision
Key responsibilities
Candidate requirements
- Proven elite athletic achievement at the highest levels: Olympian, World Champion, professional player in the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or NHL, or NCAA Division I All-American
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Demonstrated experience translating athletic principles into effective life skills coaching
- Verifiable track record of motivational leadership in athletic, academic, or professional environments
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Commitment to living in Austin, TX with relocation support provided
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