[Hiring] Professional Athletics Mentor @Leland

Role Description

Leland is seeking an experienced professional athletics mentor to work with athletes training for and competing at the professional level. This role includes:

• Guiding athletes through athletic training
• Sport-specific skills
• Strength and conditioning
• Injury prevention
• Nutrition and diet
• Building performance coaching and mental toughness ahead of tryout preparation
• Supporting the business side of an athletic career, including:
  • Personal branding
  • Media training
  • Endorsement and sponsorship strategy
  • Contract negotiation
  • Networking strategy
• Guidance on career transition and freelancing for athletes planning beyond competition

Ideal candidates have:

• Professional or elite athletic experience
• Prior mentoring experience
• A clear, structured approach to helping athletes build both their physical performance and career skill building

Mentors set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every athlete.

Qualifications

• Professional or elite athletic experience
• Prior mentoring experience
• Structured approach to athlete development

Requirements

• Ability to guide athletes in various aspects of their careers
• Experience in personal branding and media training
• Knowledge of endorsement and sponsorship strategies
• Skills in contract negotiation and networking

Benefits

• Chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
• Collaborative, high-energy environment where contributions have a direct impact
• Fast-paced, AI-native work environment

Company Description

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.