Athlete Career Transition Mentor

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Consumer Web • Edtech • Professional Services
The Role
Guide former professional athletes through career transitions: job search strategies, leadership development, personal branding, networking, resume and interview prep, financial planning, and endorsement/sponsorship strategy. Host virtual mentoring sessions, set own hours and rates, and collaborate with Leland to deliver structured, supportive coaching.
Summary Generated by Built In

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. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. 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.

We're seeking an experienced Athlete Career Transition Mentor to work with former professional athletes transitioning into their next career. This role includes guiding athletes through career transition and job search strategies, as well as building leadership development and personal branding for life after competition. Mentors also support professional networking, resume review, and interview prep, along with financial planning and continued endorsement and sponsorship strategy as athletes navigate this new chapter. Ideal candidates have professional or elite athletic experience, prior mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to helping athletes translate their skills and identity into a new career path. 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.

Why Leland?
  • The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams

  • Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact

  • Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment

  • We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company


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

Skills Required

  • Professional or elite athletic experience
  • Prior mentoring or coaching experience
  • Experience with career transition and job search strategies (resume review, interview prep, networking)
  • Experience building leadership development and personal branding
  • Familiarity with financial planning and endorsement/sponsorship strategy for athletes
  • Ability to host virtual sessions and set flexible hours
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The Company
HQ: Stanford, CA
15 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Leland is a coaching marketplace that provides access to coaching, content, and courses to help individuals achieve their career and educational goals.

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