Sports Performance Coach, Sports Academy

Overview

Texas Sports Academy is seeking a Sports Performance Coach to develop champions by coaching and motivating students to exceed their boundaries daily. This in-person role is based in Austin, TX, with relocation assistance available. Compensation is $150,000 annually, paid weekly, with full health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.

Austin provides year-round outdoor training opportunities, a dynamic sports environment, and a purpose-centered community that positions your elite background as the cornerstone for guiding future leaders.

• Conduct proactive one-on-one motivation sessions that convert athletic experience into clear, implementable coaching techniques
• Deliver high-intensity morning assemblies that activate the student community
• Lead interactive life skills workshops coaching students through resilience, leadership, and objective-setting
• Direct structured athletic training sessions that embody championship principles: create drills, demand effort, refine technique, and instill grit and collaboration through athletic activity
• Engage with all students throughout the day: energize independent study periods, support those who are struggling, and generate teaching moments that spark transformative thinking

• Observing passively from the sidelines; this role is not ceremonial. You will be on the ground, directly engaging students and facilitating sessions
• Delivering conventional academic instruction or adhering to set curricula; students use adaptive technology for academics. Your focus is life coaching, motivation, and developing meta-skills through athletics and mentorship

• Former elite-level athletes who have competed at the pinnacle of their sport (Olympians, World Champions, professional athletes in major leagues, 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 requiring visa sponsorship
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to Austin, TX

Texas Sports Academy is where future champions excel in academics and athletics. The traditional tradeoff between academics and sport is eliminated. The academy’s K-8 model in Austin uses AI-driven learning to accelerate academics, with students mastering core subjects in just two hours a day. The rest of the day is dedicated to athletic training, skill-building, and personal development so students excel in both studies and sport.

By integrating advanced educational technology with structured sports training, the academy provides a unique learning experience that builds discipline, leadership, and resilience.

It's academics and athletics in perfect sync. If you're interested in this exciting role, apply 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. For details, please consult

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5651-US-Austin-Sports Performa.
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