Contract Mental Performance Coach

Smart Justice California; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading high-performance coaching company seeks a part-time Mental Performance Coach to support founders and executives. The role involves delivering personalized coaching sessions, utilizing advanced techniques in performance psychology, and collaborating with clients to enhance their leadership skills. Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree and have a background in coaching high-performing individuals. Competitive rates based on experience are offered for this contract position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of coaching high-performing individuals like founders and pro athletes.
• Strong understanding of neuroplasticity and stress physiology.
• Background in competitive athletics or elite performance environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 mental performance coaching and facilitate guided visualizations.
• Customize coaching based on client goals and leadership challenges.
• Lead group workshops and support weekly mental reset sessions.

Skills

Facilitation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Advanced degree in Performance Psychology, Neuroscience, or Sport Psychology

Tools

HeartMath

EEG/HRV biofeedback

Job description

Job Title: Contractor – Mental Performance Coach

Location: Remote (US-based preferred)

Type: Part-Time / Contract

About Dreamfuel:

Dreamfuel is a high-performance coaching company that helps mission-driven CEOs, founders & execs perform at their peak—mentally, emotionally, and strategically. Grounded in neuroscience and elite sport psychology, we deliver practical mindset tools to leaders navigating high-stakes environments. Our work combines somatic techniques, visualization, breathwork, and evidence-based cognitive training to build adaptive, resilient, and focused minds.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking a highly skilled Mental Performance Coach to support our growing roster of high-impact founders and executives. As a contract coach, you’ll work 1:1 with clients and lead small-group sessions, helping them access flow states, regulate stress, and cultivate the psychological edge required for leadership at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 mental performance coaching sessions with startup founders and executives
• Facilitate guided visualizations, somatic breathwork, and mindset exercises rooted in neuroscience and performance psychology
• Customize coaching based on client goals, cognitive-behavioral tendencies, and leadership challenges
• Track progress and contribute to high-level performance strategies in collaboration with the Dreamfuel team
• Lead occasional group workshops and support our weekly “mental reset” sessions

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Performance Psychology, Neuroscience, Sport Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• 2+ years of experience coaching high-performing individuals (founders, pro athletes, special forces, executives)
• Deep understanding of neuroplasticity, stress physiology, and evidence-based behavior change strategies
• Strong facilitation skills in breathwork, visualization, and somatic awareness
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort navigating ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience:

• Background as an executive or in competitive athletics or elite performance environments
• Experience working with startup CEOs or VC-backed founders
• Familiarity with tools like HeartMath, EEG/HRV biofeedback, or nervous system tracking tools

Compensation:

Competitive contractor rates based on experience, with opportunity for long-term collaboration and high-impact client work.