Athletic Strategist (Remote College Recruiting Coach & Mentor)

About the role

Crimson Athletics is hiring sport‑specific Athletic Strategists (contract, fully remote) to mentor high‑school athletes in the college‑recruiting process. You set your own hours and athlete load, working alongside other commitments, with a path to full‑time as the team grows. Current openings focus on Fencing, Swimming, Squash, Track & Field, and Men’s Tennis, with select spots in other sports.

Responsibilities

• Build real mentoring relationships with athletes, supporting them as competitors and as people.
• Meet regularly by video (≈1 hour every 5 weeks for sophomores and younger, every 3 weeks for juniors and seniors) with steady communication via app and email.
• Keep athletes accountable using training logs and competition reflections.
• Break down film, give honest feedback, and help create standout recruiting videos.
• Guide athletes to camps, showcases, and events that expose them to the right college coaches.
• Develop a clear, personalized recruiting plan for each athlete and set realistic expectations.
• Help athletes stay proactive and take ownership of their recruitment journey.
• Keep parents informed when appropriate.
• Support Athletics Sales with athlete evaluations and occasional consultation calls.
• Contribute to building and improving Crimson Athletics as the division grows.

Requirements

• Competed and/or coached in your sport at a top academic university.
• Genuine passion for mentoring teenagers.
• Nuanced understanding of the high‑academic recruiting process.
• High character and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• Fully remote, flexible role you structure around your life.
• Meaningful work helping young athletes achieve life‑changing opportunities.
• Ground‑floor opportunity in a fast‑growing division of a global company with a real path to full‑time.
• Internal promotions and role changes made up a third of Crimson’s hires last year.
• Work alongside elite colleagues in a culture built on Care, Communicate, Create.

Schedule

You set your own hours and decide how many athletes to take on, allowing the role to fit alongside your career, coaching, grad school, or personal training and competing.