Sports Mentor
• $150,000/year. Austin, TX (on-site) • Full benefits + relocation support If you've competed at the highest level (Olympian, world championship experience, D1 First Team All-American), you already know the discipline, grit, and mindset it takes to win. What if your next arena was shaping the next generation of champions? At Texas Sports Academy, sport isn't a sideshow - it's how we teach life. This is a hands-on role where you'll run daily motivational sessions, coach life skills through sport, and mentor high-potential student-athletes using the discipline you've lived. Austin offers year-round outdoor training and a thriving sports culture. Lead champions. Shape futures. Apply now. 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 Elite Guide key responsibilities 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. Apply tot his job