Sports Mentor, Sports Academy; Remote

$150,000 annually. Austin, TX (on-site). Complete benefits package + relocation assistance.

If you've performed at the elite level—Olympic competitor, world championship participant, or NCAA Division I First Team All-American—you understand what discipline, mental toughness, and commitment to excellence demand. What if your next challenge involved developing the next generation of champions?

Texas Sports Academy positions sport as the foundation—not an accessory—of how we develop young people. This is a direct, active role: you'll facilitate daily motivational programming, mentor high-potential student-athletes, and teach essential life competencies through the athletic principles you've embodied.

Austin provides year-round access to outdoor training environments and a dynamic sports community.

Mentor champions. Build futures. Submit your application today.

• Facilitating daily morning sessions designed to motivate and focus student-athletes for the day
• Conducting individual motivational coaching tied to academic achievement and personal development
• Delivering life skill development workshops through storytelling, guided reflection, and active engagement
• Directing afternoon athletic training sessions focused on resilience, collaboration, and personal accountability
• Monitoring student development and maintaining rigorous expectations for both mindset and execution

• We are looking for former elite-level athletes who have competed at the highest tier of sport — Olympic athletes, World Championship competitors, professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or NHL, or NCAA Division I All-Americans
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Documented experience leveraging sport as a vehicle for mentoring and teaching life skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate within athletic, educational, or professional contexts
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to Austin, TX

• We are looking for former elite-level athletes who have competed at the highest tier of sport — Olympic athletes, World Championship competitors, professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or NHL, or NCAA Division I All-Americans
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Documented experience leveraging sport as a vehicle for mentoring and teaching life skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate within athletic, educational, or professional contexts
• Authorization to work in the United States 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. 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.