College Counsellor (Student Athletes)

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Athletics Counsellor at Crimson Global Academy guides Grades 6–12 student-athletes and families through the collegiate recruitment journey, combining one-on-one advising with scalable curriculum development to maximise opportunities while keeping academics strong.

You will design workshops, help compile university lists and build relationships with collegiate coaches and athletics partners, shaping a global online programme for student-athletes worldwide.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NCAA recruitment and eligibility requirements.
• Experience supporting student-athletes or families through the recruitment process.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience designing educational programmes, workshops or curriculum.
• Highly organised with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on NCAA recruitment, eligibility and collegiate athletic pathways.
• Develop recruitment roadmaps and advise on university selection.
• Design and deliver a structured curriculum for Grades 6–12.
• Create workshops and educational resources that scale beyond one-to-one advising.
• Assess recruitment readiness and benchmark prospects with coaches and external athletics partners.

Skills

NCAA knowledge

Student-athlete support

Communication skills

Curriculum design

Project management

Tools

Hudl

SportsRecruits

NCSA

Job description

About Crimson Global Academy

Crimson Global Academy (CGA) is one of the world’s fastest-growing online private schools, serving ambitious students across more than 70 countries. Our flexible learning model enables students to pursue elite sporting ambitions without compromising on academic excellence, ensuring they have outstanding university and career options—whether or not they ultimately pursue collegiate or professional sport.

• 100% remote with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Shape and grow a rapidly expanding global athletics programme.
• Support ambitious student-athletes from over 70 countries.
• Join a collaborative team of experienced Academic and Enrichment Counsellors while becoming CGA’s athletics recruitment expert.
• Build scalable programmes and resources that will influence hundreds of future student-athletes.
• Make a lasting impact by helping students succeed both academically and athletically.

The Role

As Athletics Counsellor, you will educate, advise and support student-athletes in Grades 6–12 and their families throughout the collegiate recruitment journey. You’ll combine one‑on‑one advising with scalable curriculum development, helping students maximise their recruitment opportunities while ensuring they remain academically prepared for life beyond sport.

Key Responsibilities

Student & Family Advising

• Provide expert guidance on NCAA recruitment, eligibility and collegiate athletic pathways.
• Develop recruitment roadmaps and advise on university selection.
• Answer student and parent questions throughout the recruitment journey.
• Help students evaluate opportunities and make informed decisions.
• Help students compile a university list that matches their academic profile and best fit.

NCAA Eligibility & Recruitment

• Guide students through NCAA Eligibility Center registration and core course requirements.
• Advise on recruitment timelines, coach communication and recruiting best practices.
• Review recruiting materials, including athletic resumes and highlight videos.
• Stay current on NCAA regulations, NIL, roster rules and recruitment trends.

Curriculum & Programme Development

• Design and deliver a structured student-athlete curriculum for Grades 6–12.
• Create workshops, webinars and educational resources that scale beyond one-to-one advising.
• Continuously improve programme content based on industry developments.

Athlete Strategy & Benchmarking

• Assess recruitment readiness and provide sport-specific benchmarking.
• Help students identify realistic target universities and divisions.
• Recommend development priorities to strengthen recruitment prospects.
• Guide students on exposure opportunities, showcases and recruiting strategy.
• Build relationships with collegiate coaches and external athletics partners.

What We’re Looking ForRequired

• Strong knowledge of NCAA recruiting and eligibility requirements.
• Experience supporting student-athletes or families through the recruitment process.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience designing educational programmes, workshops or curriculum.
• Highly organised with strong project management skills.

Preferred

• Former athletics counsellor at a high school or college
• Former NCAA student-athlete, collegiate coach or athletics administrator with experience guiding high school students for recruitment.
• Experience in college admissions, athletic recruiting or athlete development.
• Familiarity with recruiting platforms such as Hudl, SportsRecruits or NCSA.
• Experience working in international education or online learning.