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

If you've competed at the highest level - Olympian, World Champion, D1 First Team All-American - you already know the discipline it takes to win. But can you translate those hard-won lessons into specific coaching strategies that transform student-athletes into high achievers? At Texas Sports Academy, your next arena is shaping champions - not by standing on the sidelines, but by actively coaching and pushing students to break through their limits every day. You won't just share your story. You'll translate elite athletic discipline into actionable motivation techniques, teach resilience through hands-on workshops, and run high-energy practices where every student-athlete is held to championship standards. The Austin area offers year-round outdoor training, a thriving sports culture, and a mission-driven community where your elite experience becomes the foundation for mentoring the next generation of leaders. Coach with purpose. Transform through action. What You Will Be Doing Leading proactive 1:1 motivation sessions where you translate your athletic discipline into specific, actionable coaching strategies Running high-energy morning kickoffs that engage the entire student body Facilitating hands-on life skill workshops where you actively coach student-athletes through resilience, leadership, and goal-setting exercises Running structured afternoon athletic practices that model championship values: designing drills, pushing effort, correcting form, and teaching grit and teamwork through sport (not just supervising play) Proactively engaging with every student throughout the day: circulating during independent learning time, jumping in to motivate when you see a student stuck, and creating teachable moments that drive breakthrough thinking What You Won’t Be Doing Standing on the sidelines as a passive observer: this is not a ceremonial coaching role. You're on the floor, actively engaging with students, running sessions, and intervening in real-time. Teaching traditional academic subjects or following a curriculum: students learn via adaptive apps. Your role is athlete development coaching, motivation, and teaching meta-skills through sport and mentorship. Athlete Development Coach Key Responsibilities As an Elite Guide, you are responsible for helping student-athletes at our Lakeway, TX campus become high-performing learners and leaders by turning elite athletic discipline into daily motivation, life-skills coaching, and structured sports-based practice in a high-standard school environment. Own daily student motivation by reviewing progress, spotting blockers, and coaching students toward clear academic and personal goals. Lead energetic morning kickoffs that set a focused, competitive tone for the school day. Run life-skills workshops that teach resilience, leadership, discipline, and follow-through through stories, reflection, and active student participation. Deliver structured afternoon athletic sessions where drills, practice, and competition reinforce grit, teamwork, and high standards. Use student progress data and daily observation to intervene quickly when a student is stuck, disengaged, or falling short of 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 the Austin, TX area (campus is in Lakeway, TX) About Sports Academy Traditional schools force student-athletes to choose between excelling in academics or committing to their sport. Texas Sports Academy eliminates that tradeoff. Texas Sports Academy is Where Future Champions Excel in Academics and Athletics 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. We look forward to meeting you! 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-Lakeway-AthleteDevelop.002 #J-18808-Ljbffr