Youth Mentor

Athlete To Athlete; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Build leadership and mentorship skills

Competitive pay

Job summary

A youth mentorship organization is seeking current NCAA Division 1 athletes to join their team as Mentors for Youth Athletes. In this role, you’ll share your experiences and provide guidance to young athletes through virtual mentorship sessions. This flexible position allows you to work around your academic and athletic commitments, making a significant impact on the next generation of athletes.

Qualifications

• Current NCAA Division 1 athlete (any sport).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Ability to translate high-level skills into clear, age-appropriate guidance.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to youth development.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to work as a 1099 independent contractor including proper US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for youth athletes.
• Design and lead 1-on-1 virtual mentorship sessions.
• Maintain communication with athletes and families.
• Provide tailored feedback, drills, and accountability to help your youth athlete progress.
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with athletes and families.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to translate high-level skills into clear guidance

Empathy

Patience

Commitment to youth development

Education

Current NCAA Division 1 athlete

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3

Job description

Overview

Athlete to Athlete is a virtual mentorship program with a mission to empower youth athletes through dedicated athletic mentorship. In our programs, youth athletes are paired with current Division I college-athlete mentors who share sport-specific expertise, foster confidence and drive performance to the next level. Our Mission is to build the next generation of confident, driven and resilient young adults by leveraging the values of athletics and the impact of positive role models.

Are you a current NCAA Division 1 athlete with a passion for inspiring the next generation? Join our Mentoring team as a Mentor for Youth Athletes, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences, build confidence, and help young athletes grow both on and off the field/gym.

About the Role:

We are seeking motivated, responsible, and enthusiastic NCAA Division 1 athletes to serve as mentors for youth athletes. In this Independent Contractor (1099) role, you will leverage your collegiate athletic experience to guide, motivate, and support youth athletes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model, both in and out of your sport, reinforcing the balance between athletics and academics
• Share your athletic journey, experiences, and advice
• Design and lead 1-on-1 virtual mentorship sessions covering topics including technique, mindset, and goal-setting
• Provide tailored feedback, drills, and accountability to help your youth athlete progress
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with athletes and families

What We’re Looking For

• Current NCAA Division 1 athlete (any sport)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to translate high-level skills into clear, age-appropriate guidance
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to youth development
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
• Must meet eligibility requirements to work as a 1099 independent contractor including proper US work authorization

Why Join Us

• Flexible schedule — set sessions around your school and athletic schedules
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young athletes
• Build leadership and mentorship skills
• Competitive pay on a per-session basis