Executive Coach, Sports Academy - $150,000/year USD

As an Executive Coach at Sports Academy, your main responsibilities will include training and empowering a dedicated team of Guides to implement our innovative system effectively. You will provide actionable feedback aimed at enhancing performance and ensuring that students achieve unprecedented levels of success. You will design strategic playbooks loaded with best practices and innovative activities, while also leading a cohort of students, inspiring them to transform into high-achievers.

To qualify for the Executive Coach position at Sports Academy, you need a bachelor's degree in any field, although your passion and prior achievements are key. You should have a proven track record of guiding professional teams to elite performance using data-driven strategies. Experience engaging children and teens (ages 5-18) effectively is vital, and you must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship while committing to work in-person at our Austin campus.

The Executive Coach plays a pivotal role in shaping Sports Academy's educational philosophy, which integrates sports and academic excellence. You’ll be responsible for embodying our approach to cultivating vital life skills, such as leadership and teamwork, through sports training while utilizing advanced educational methodologies. This unique blend makes your position crucial in driving student engagement and success.

The Executive Coach position at Sports Academy offers a competitive annual salary of $150,000 USD. This remuneration reflects the high expectations and standards we set for our leadership roles, emphasizing our commitment to finding the best talent to inspire the next generation of learners and athletes.

The work environment at Sports Academy is dynamic and collaborative, designed to foster creativity and innovation. You will engage with passionate educators, driven athletes, and eager students within a state-of-the-art facility in Austin, TX. Your role in this vibrant community will be essential to not only achieving personal and team goals but also to crafting a positive, high-energy atmosphere where extraordinary educational experiences thrive.

When asked about motivating your team, emphasize your approach to fostering a positive culture where feedback and recognition are key. Share examples of how you set clear goals and celebrate both small and large successes that lead to overall growth and student achievement.

When addressing challenges, discuss a specific instance where you faced adversity, such as a team struggling to meet performance standards. Highlight the strategies you implemented to turn around the situation, including data analysis, team meetings, and tailored coaching techniques, ultimately leading to improved outcomes.

Discuss your familiarity with adaptive learning technologies and how you have utilized them to enhance the learning experience for both Guides and students. Give examples of tools you've found effective in gathering data to inform coaching strategies and encourage innovative practices.

Share your insights on merging sports and education while discussing innovative trends in both fields. Speak about the importance of developing life skills through sports training and how this can influence academic achievement, ultimately shaping well-rounded individuals.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing open communication and collaborative problem-solving. Highlight specific techniques you would use to mediate disputes and encourage a supportive environment that fosters understanding and growth.

Describe your vision of success in the role, focusing on achieving high performance among your team, student success rates, and the overall impact you wish to have on the academy. Be sure to emphasize your commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with the academy's mission.

Outline your approach to evaluating coaching effectiveness, including the use of measurable outcomes such as student performance metrics, feedback from Guides, and self-assessment. Highlight your commitment to refining strategies based on results.

Share your views on the importance of diversity in fostering different perspectives and approaches in the coaching environment. Discuss your experience with inclusive practices and the value they bring to team dynamics and student experiences.

Discuss your understanding of the Sports Academy mission and your proactive steps to align your coaching practices with it. Explain how you would ensure that every decision and strategy you implement supports the goal of cultivating life skills through sports.

Explain your continuous professional development efforts, such as attending workshops, reading relevant literature, and networking with other educators and coaches. Emphasize your eagerness to learn and grow in your field, ensuring you can provide the best guidance to your team and students.