Guide former professional athletes through their career transitions with a focus on personal branding and job search strategies.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
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Joblaze summary
The Athlete Career Transition Mentor at Leland focuses on guiding former professional athletes as they navigate their career transitions, offering support in job search strategies, personal branding, and networking. Candidates should possess elite athletic experience and prior mentoring skills, along with a structured approach to help athletes leverage their unique backgrounds into new opportunities. This role is well-suited for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about empowering others to achieve their ambitions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Leland's career page.
- Leland has 188 other open roles including Consumer Account Executive, Software Engineer, IB Exam Tutor.
Quick facts
- Is the Athlete Career Transition Mentor role remote?
- Yes — Leland lists this as a fully remote position.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Leland targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Freelance for this Athlete Career Transition Mentor role at Leland.
From the original posting
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.