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

Have you competed at the pinnacle of your sport and now want to channel your elite mindset into mentoring the next generation of champions? What You Will Be Doing • Running daily morning kickoffs that energize and align student-athletes for the day ahead • Leading 1:1 motivation sessions grounded in academic and personal progress • Facilitating life skill workshops using storytelling, reflection, and interactive coaching • Running afternoon athletic practices that build grit, teamwork, and accountability • Tracking student progress and holding high standards for both mindset and performance What You Won’t Be Doing • Teaching in a traditional classroom setting • Sitting on the sidelines as a passive observer • Running unstructured, aimless practices • Managing administrative paperwork or academic grading • Coaching recreational or non-competitive athletes Athletics Coach Key Responsibilities Mentor high-potential student-athletes through daily coaching and motivational sessions that drive academic success and life skill development using the discipline of elite sport. Basic Requirements • We’re seeking former elite athletes who have proven themselves at the very top of sport — Olympians, World Champions, pro players in the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, or NHL, or NCAA Division I All-Americans • Bachelor’s degree in any subject • Proven experience using sport to mentor and coach life skills • Demonstrated motivational leadership in athletic, academic, or professional settings • Legal right to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship • Willing to live in or relocate to Austin, TX About Sports Academy 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! Working with us 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 www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5651-US-Charlott-AthleticsCoach.002 Apply tot his job