Elite Sports Mentor, Sports Academy (Remote) - $150,000/year USD Job at Trilogy

Elite Sports Mentor, Sports Academy (Remote) - $150,000/year USD

Join to apply for the Elite Sports Mentor role at Trilogy. This is a full-time, remote position with compensation described as $75 USD/hour ($150,000/year) depending on hours and weeks worked.

Overview

We are seeking former elite athletes to 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.

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

Elite Sports Mentor 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

• 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. The program emphasizes an integrated approach where students master core subjects with AI-driven learning and engage in extensive athletic training and personal development.

Working with us

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term independent contractor role with Trilogy as a Contractor of Record. Compensation is described as $75 USD/hour, equating to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. For more details, consult the referenced contractor information.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting, Education, and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs, Non-profit Organizations, and Spectator Sports