Crossover is the world's #1 source of full-time remote jobs. Our clients offer top-tier pay for top-tier talent. We're recruiting this role for our client, Sports Academy. Have you got what it takes?
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an in-person role located at our Austin, TX campus. Relocation assistance is available.
Are you a former high-level athlete turned motivator, mentor, and life coach? Do you believe in the power of sports to teach life’s greatest lessons — grit, teamwork, leadership, and perseverance?
At Sports Academy, powered by 2hr Learning, we're not just fostering the next generation of athletes; we're shaping the future leaders, thinkers, and innovators of our world. With a unique educational model that combines mastery learning with athletic excellence, we offer students the unparalleled opportunity to excel academically while dedicating themselves to the sports they love.
At Sports Academy, you won't be just a coach; you'll be a guide — someone who understands that the journey is as important as the destination. Through high-energy kickoffs, personalized problem-solving sessions, and mentorship in navigating life as a student-athlete, you will ignite the spark of lifelong learning and athletic passion in every student. Join us in a mission where your dedication to sports and personal development turns into the guiding light for aspiring young athletes and scholars.
At Sports Academy, we're more than a school; we're a community committed to excellence. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young athletes and scholars, fostering an environment where they can excel academically and athletically, we invite you to apply. Together, we can achieve greatness.
What You Will Be Doing

• Motivating students daily, leading by example to instill a love for learning and an unwavering commitment to athletic and personal growth.
• Coaching students on problem-solving strategies, providing the tools and mindset needed to tackle academic and life challenges independently.
• Leading dynamic morning kickoffs to energize and prepare students for the day ahead, creating an atmosphere where motivation and enthusiasm thrive.
• Mentoring and guiding students through social pressures, fostering a supportive and inclusive community.
• Directing life skills and sports practice sessions in the afternoons, applying athletic disciplines to develop leadership, teamwork, grit, and perseverance.

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Traditional teaching or tutoring; instead, you will coach students on how to learn and solve problems effectively.
• Sitting on the sidelines; active engagement and participation with students in both academic and athletic pursuits are key.
• Managing students through a one-size-fits-all approach; personalized mentorship and understanding individual motivational triggers are your tools.

Business Consultant Key ResponsibilitiesYour primary responsibility is to be the driving force behind our students' growth as scholars, athletes, and individuals, ensuring they develop the skills, discipline, and resilience needed to succeed in all aspects of their lives.
Basic Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Demonstrated excellence in athletics (e.g., Olympian, national/world champion, pro/semi-pro athlete, or D1 collegiate athlete).
• Strong academic background, showcasing the balance between intellect and physical prowess.
• Exceptional motivational skills, with a talent for energizing and engaging students.
• Deep commitment to personal development, with the capacity to mentor students in life skills through the lens of athletic discipline.
• Available to start work in-person in Austin, TX by July 2024
• Legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Experience in educational settings or youth sports coaching.
• Background in psychology, education, or a related field that supports mentorship and personal development.

About Sports AcademyParents know that the best way to teach kids life skills like leadership, teamwork and grit are via athletics. Sports Academy, powered by 2hr Learning, allows students to excel academically and learn these life skills through their love of sports.
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 CrossoverThis 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. The compensation level for this role is $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 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.
What to expect next:

• You will receive an email with a link to start your self-paced, online job application.
• Our hiring platform will guide you through a series of online “screening” assessments to check for basic job fit, job-related skills, and finally a few real-world job-specific assignments.

Important! If you do not receive an email from us:

• First, emails may take up to 15 minutes to send, refresh and check again.
• Second, check your spam and junk folders for an email from Crossover.com, mark as “Not Spam” since you will receive other emails as well.
• Third, we will send to whatever email account you indicated on the Apply form - by default, that is the email address you use as your LinkedIn username and it might be different than the one you have already checked.
• If all else fails, just reset your password by visiting https://www.crossover.com/auth/password-recovery if you already applied using LinkedIn EasyApply.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5255-US-Washingt-BusinessConsul1