Athletic Strategy Consultant (Men's/Women's Volleyball)

Company Overview

Crimson Education is the world’s leading college admissions consulting firm, with over 1,490 Ivy League offers and 2,410 to the US Top 15. We help ambitious students gain admission to the world’s top universities through expert‑led guidance and proven, data‑driven strategies. Crimson students are 7× more likely to get into the Ivy League than their peers. We were recently featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.

Crimson is the only college admissions consultancy that brings together:

• Former Ivy League and Top 20 admissions officers to rigorously review and refine applications
• Professors and PhD teaching fellows from leading universities to guide students through original, independent research—with pathways to selective peer‑reviewed publication or conference presentation
• Past ISEF winners and judges who coach students to compete for state, national, and international science‑fair awards
• Capstone project mentors who help students design and scale leadership initiatives with real‑world impact, measurable outcomes, and credible external validation

We’re backed by leading VC firms, including Tiger Global, Heal Partners, IceHouse Ventures, and Movac, and recently closed a USD $40 M Series D funding round at a USD $640 M valuation. We now operate across 21 markets worldwide, including the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand.

About the Role

Crimson Education is expanding its Global Athletics team and seeks a sport‑specific Athletic Strategy Consultant (Men’s/Women’s Volleyball) to coach, mentor, and support the next generation of collegiate student‑athletes heading to the US. The position begins as a contract or part‑time role, fully remote, with work hours and client load determined by your schedule. There is potential for the role to evolve into a full‑time position.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with volleyball‑focused student‑athletes aiming to play collegiate athletics in the US, developing meaningful mentoring relationships.
• Consistently meet with each student‑athlete via video chat (2‑4 weeks cadence during active recruitment months; 3‑6 weeks in earlier years).
• Maintain ongoing communication through Crimson’s tech platform and email.
• Hold student‑athletes accountable for organizational and developmental tools such as training logs and competition reflections.
• Evaluate film to provide feedback, instruction, and suggestions for organizing recruitment videos.
• Research and recommend the best camps, showcases, and opportunities to increase exposure to US college coaches.
• Help student‑athletes maximize their talent using your knowledge and resources.
• Develop a clear, personalized, and intentional US college athletic recruitment plan with realistic school‑list expectations.
• Guide student‑athletes to stay proactive throughout their recruiting journey.
• Advocate for student‑athletes with US college coaches when appropriate.
• Update parents on student‑athlete progress when relevant.

Requirements

• Experience playing and/or coaching volleyball at a top US‑based university.
• Knowledge of US college and university options (NCAA Division I, II, III).
• Familiarity with SAT/ACT, academic requirements, and NCAA eligibility rules.
• Detailed understanding of the US college recruiting process.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic planning and communication abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• A passion for mentoring teenagers.

Benefits

• Rapidly growing start‑up with a flexible work environment that empowers you to structure how you work.
• Limitless development and exposure – internal promotions/role changes accounted for 33 % of all recruitment last year.
• $1,000 individual training budget per year (“Level Up” core value).
• Psychologist on staff.
• Insightful fireside chats and workshops supporting a high‑performing, ambitious team.
• Radical Candor feedback approach.
• Global presence across 28 markets (and growing); most roles offer the option to work from an office or remotely.
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.