Youth Sports Coach $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 become elite mentors. Transform your competitive experience into life-changing leadership for the next generation. Your podium is now their potential.
At Texas Sports Academy, we don't just teach sports—we forge character through athletic excellence. You'll leverage your world-class athletic background to inspire, challenge, and develop high-potential student-athletes through structured coaching that builds both physical prowess and mental fortitude.
Austin's vibrant sports culture and year-round training climate provide the perfect backdrop for champions shaping champions.
Your legacy continues here. Apply now.
What you will be doing
- Orchestrate powerful morning kickoff sessions that set the tone, mindset, and expectations for student-athletes' daily excellence
- Conduct targeted 1:1 mentoring sessions that connect athletic discipline to academic achievement and personal development
- Design and deliver transformative life skills workshops leveraging your elite athletic journey and lessons learned
- Execute precision-focused afternoon training sessions that simultaneously develop athletic capability and character formation
- Implement rigorous progress tracking systems that hold students accountable to measurable standards in performance and mindset development
What you will NOT be doing
- Managing administrative paperwork that distracts from your direct impact on student-athletes
- Following outdated coaching methodologies that prioritize wins over character development
- Functioning as a glorified PE teacher running generic sports activities
- Working in isolation without the support of a professional development team
- Compromising on excellence or accepting mediocre effort from your student-athletes
Key responsibilities
Transform high-potential young athletes into disciplined leaders through elite-level coaching that builds the mental fortitude, physical capability, and character necessary for lifelong achievement.
Candidate requirements
- Proven elite athletic achievement at the highest competitive levels: Olympic Games participation, World Championship experience, professional career in major leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL), or NCAA Division I All-American honors
- Bachelor's degree (field of study open)
- Demonstrated success translating athletic principles into effective life skills coaching and mentorship
- Verified track record of inspirational leadership that drives measurable performance improvement in athletic, academic, or professional environments
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Commitment to residing in Austin, TX
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