Athletics Coach, Sports Academy; Remote

Athletics Coach, Sports Academy (Remote) – $150,000/year USD

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This role offers a base pay range of $75.00/hr – $75.00/hr, equating to $150,000/year. Austin, TX (on-site). Full benefits + relocation support.

If you have performed at the elite level—as an Olympian, world championship competitor, or D1 First Team All-American—you understand what it takes to succeed under pressure. Now imagine applying that same discipline and mindset to developing the next generation of champions.

Texas Sports Academy views athletics as a core teaching tool, not a supplement. This role is hands‑on: you’ll facilitate daily motivation sessions, use sport to instill life skills, and guide high‑performing student‑athletes with the same rigor you’ve experienced firsthand. Austin provides year‑round outdoor training opportunities within a dynamic sports community.

Develop champions. Influence futures. Apply today.

• Facilitating daily morning sessions that energize student‑athletes and set a focused tone for the day.
• Conducting 1:1 motivational coaching tied to academic achievement and personal development.
• Delivering life‑skills workshops through storytelling, guided reflection, and active coaching methods.
• Overseeing afternoon athletic training sessions that reinforce teamwork, resilience, and accountability.
• Monitoring student development and maintaining rigorous expectations for both mindset and performance outcomes.

• Former elite athletes with accomplishments at the highest tier—Olympians, World Champions, professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or NHL, or NCAA Division I All-Americans.
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• Demonstrated experience applying sport as a tool for mentoring and teaching life skills.
• Track record of motivational leadership in athletic, academic, or professional contexts.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Willingness to relocate to or reside in Austin, TX.

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 trade‑off.

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.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Education, Management, and Training

Education Administration Programs, Primary and Secondary Education, and Spectator Sports

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