Elite Sports Mentor, Sports Academy

Compensation & Location

• $150,000 annually, with weekly pay. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• On-site in Austin, TX
• Relocation assistance available

Competing at the elite level—whether as an Olympian, World Champion, or D1 First Team All-American—demands a rare level of discipline. The question is: can you transform those championship principles into concrete coaching methods that turn students into top performers?

Texas Sports Academy is where your next challenge begins. You won't be watching from the sidelines. You'll be on the ground every day, actively coaching students and pushing them past their perceived limits. This isn't about recounting past victories. It's about converting elite athletic rigor into practical motivational frameworks, teaching mental toughness through interactive workshops, and leading intense training sessions where every participant is held to elite standards.

Austin provides year-round access to outdoor training environments, a dynamic sports community, and a purpose-driven setting where your championship background becomes the cornerstone for developing future leaders.

Coach with intention. Drive change through execution. Submit your application today.

• Conducting focused 1:1 coaching sessions where you convert your competitive discipline into tangible, actionable mentorship strategies
• Delivering dynamic morning assemblies that activate and inspire the entire student population
• Guiding interactive life skills workshops where you directly coach students through exercises in resilience, leadership, and goal achievement
• Directing organized afternoon athletic training that embodies championship principles: creating drills, demanding effort, refining technique, and instilling grit and collaboration through athletic practice (not simply overseeing activity)
• Actively connecting with every student across the school day: moving through spaces during independent study periods, stepping in to inspire when a student is struggling, and generating real-time learning opportunities that spark transformative thinking

• Observing passively from the sidelines: this is not a symbolic or honorary coaching position. You will be directly involved, leading sessions, and intervening as situations unfold.
• Delivering conventional academic instruction or adhering to a set curriculum: students use adaptive learning apps for academics. Your focus is life coaching, motivation, and developing meta-skills through athletics and direct mentorship.

• We are looking for former elite athletes who have reached the pinnacle of competitive sport — Olympians, 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 and develop life skills
• Proven motivational leadership in athletic, academic, or professional contexts
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without need for visa sponsorship
• Willing to reside in or relocate to 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 tradeoff.

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.

There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

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. Consult  for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5651-US-Orlando-Elite Sports Men .
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