Athlete Development Coach, Sports Academy - $150,000/year USD

$150,000 annual salary, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one Based in Austin, TX (on-site position) Relocation assistance available Competing at the elite level—as an Olympian, World Champion, or D1 First Team All-American—has taught you what it takes to reach the top. The question is: can you convert those earned insights into concrete coaching methods that elevate students into top performers? Texas Sports Academy offers you a new competitive arena—one where you shape champions not from the sidelines, but through direct, daily coaching that challenges students to exceed their own boundaries. Your role extends beyond storytelling. You'll channel elite-level athletic discipline into practical motivational tools, deliver resilience training via interactive workshops, and lead rigorous practice sessions where championship expectations are the norm. Austin provides year-round access to outdoor training facilities, a dynamic sports ecosystem, and a purpose-driven environment where your high-performance background fuels the development of tomorrow's leaders. Lead with intention. Drive change through engagement. What You Will Be Doing Conducting focused 1:1 motivation sessions that convert your competitive experience into targeted, practical coaching techniques Delivering high-impact morning assemblies designed to energize and focus the entire student community Guiding interactive life skills workshops where you coach students directly through exercises in resilience, leadership, and structured goal pursuit Directing organized afternoon sports sessions that embody elite standards: creating drills, demanding maximum effort, refining technique, and instilling grit and collaboration through athletic training (not mere supervision) Engaging proactively with all students across the day: moving through spaces during self-directed learning, stepping in to inspire when a student struggles, and seizing moments that catalyze new thinking What You Won’t Be Doing Observing from a distance as a symbolic presence: this role demands active participation. You will be on the ground, leading sessions, engaging students, and making real-time adjustments. Delivering conventional academic instruction or adhering to a set curriculum: students engage with content through adaptive technology. Your focus is life coaching, motivational guidance, and developing transferable skills through athletics and mentorship. Athlete Development Coach Key Responsibilities As an Elite Guide, your responsibility is to develop Austin-based student-athletes into high-achieving learners and leaders by converting championship-level athletic discipline into everyday motivation, life-skills instruction, and rigorous sports-driven practice within a performance-focused educational setting. Take ownership of daily student motivation through progress monitoring, identifying obstacles, and guiding students toward defined academic and personal objectives. Facilitate dynamic morning assemblies that establish a motivated, goal-oriented atmosphere for the day ahead. Conduct life-skills workshops focused on teaching resilience, leadership, discipline, and accountability via narrative, guided reflection, and hands-on student engagement. Execute structured afternoon sports training where drills, competitive play, and practice reinforce perseverance, collaboration, and elevated standards. Leverage student performance metrics and daily observations to intervene swiftly when students disengage, encounter barriers, or underperform relative to expectations. 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. Working with us This is a full-time, W2 employee position with immediate access to benefits ( All roles are year-long positions. The compensation level for this role is $150,000 USD/year. The payment period is weekly. Consult for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5651-US-Rocheste-AthleteDevelop1 #J-18808-Ljbffr