Athletic Strategy Consultant (Swimming, Women's Track & Field / XC, Baseball, Rugby)

Crimson Education; Greater London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A global EdTech startup is seeking an Athletic Strategy Consultant to mentor student-athletes in their recruitment journey. This remote, part-time position offers flexibility in hours and the potential to grow into a full-time role. Ideal candidates have experience at top US universities and a passion for coaching. Expectations include developing meaningful relationships, conducting video sessions, and ensuring athletes are proactive throughout their recruitment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

$1000 individual training budget

Psychologist on staff

Workshops for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching or playing sports at a university level is essential.
• Ability to develop meaningful mentoring relationships with student-athletes.
• Proficiency in strategic planning and effective communication required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor student-athletes developing their recruitment journey.
• Hold regular video meetings with student-athletes.
• Provide personalized strategies for recruitment success.

Skills

Experience playing and/or coaching at a top US-based university

Passion for mentoring teenagers

Detailed understanding of the recruiting process

Exceptional emotional intelligence

Strong strategic planning and communication skills

Excellent verbal communication

Job description

Want to revolutionize the future of education anddo meaningful work that transforms future generations’ lives?

Crimson Education is a Series C, global EdTech startup founded in 2013 with the idea that through personalized education and technology, we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. We’re now in 29+ markets and have an ambitious team of 700 that’s rapidly expanding across the globe. Our tech platform connects 3000 tutors / mentors to students aiming to achieve admission and scholarships to top universities or their dream career pathway.

About this role

Crimson Education is currently growing our International Athletics team and we are looking for sport-specific Athletic Strategy Consultants who have a passion for coaching, mentoring and supporting the next generation of collegiate student-athletes.

This role will be a contract or part-timejob to begin withand fully remote. The work hours and number of clients can be determined by your schedule. There is potential for this role to grow into a full-time position in the future.

What are the main responsibilities for this role?

• Work closely with student-athletes within your sport, developing meaningful mentoring relationships.
• Consistently meet with each student-athlete through video chat. The expected meeting cadence will be per 2-4 weeks in active recruitment months, and per 3-6 weeks in their earlier years.
• Maintain consistent communication with student-athletes via our tech platform and through email.
• Hold student-athletes accountable for organisational and developmental tools, such as training logs and competition reflections.
• Evaluate film to provide student-athletes with feedback and instruction, as well as suggestions for organising their recruitment video.
• Research and discuss the best camps / showcases / opportunities for the student-athlete to attend in order to increase their exposure to relevant college coaches.
• Help student-athletes maximize their talent using your knowledge and resources to further develop them as athletes.
• Work with student-athletes to develop a clear, personalized and intentional plan for their recruitment, giving realistic expectations.
• Help student-athletes navigate and stay proactive throughout their recruiting journey.
• Advocate for student-athletes with college coaches when appropriate.
• Update parents on progress of the student-athletes when relevant.

What skills and experience are required?

• Experience playing and / or coaching at a top US-based university.
• A passion for mentoring teenagers.
• Detailed understanding of the recruiting process.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic planning and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication.

Why work for Crimson?

• Rapidly growing start up, with a flexible working environment where you will be empowered to structure how you work
• Limitless development and exposure - our internal promotions / role changes made 33% of all recruitment last year
• $1000 individual training budget per year, we love to ‘Level Up’ (it’s one of our core values)!
• Psychologist on staff
• Insightful fireside chats and workshops to help support our high performing and ambitious team
• Radical Candor is a feedback approach we live by
• We’re a global player with 28 markets (and growing) across the globe. Most roles have the option to work from one of our many offices or remotely!

If you're passionate about growing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and want to work with cutting-edge technology then we'd love to hear from you!