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Sports/Professional Athlete Keynote/Guest Speaker | Sports And Athletics

ProSidian Consulting · New York, NY, USA ·

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Sports/Professional Athlete Keynote/Guest Speaker | Sports And Athletics

ProSidian seeks a Sports/Professional Athlete Keynote/Guest Speaker for Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Contract Contingent generally located across the CONUS - Texas (Remote W/ Travel or Virtual) Across The South Central Region supporting an education-centered state organization that targets outcomes via leadership, instruction, training, and diverse, transparent, partnership-driven procurement practices.
We seek Sports/Professional Athlete Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest) Speaker candidates with relevant Education, And Academia Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Education, And Academia Sector Clients such as ESC1. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Sports And Athletics Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.
JOB OVERVIEW
Provide services and support as a Sports/Professional Athlete Keynote/Guest Speaker [Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker)] in the Education, And Academia Industry Sector focussing on Human Capital Solutions for clients such as Texas Education Agency (TEA) | Region One Education Service Center (ESC1) Generally Located In CONUS - Texas (Remote W/ Travel or Virtual) and across the South Central Region (Of Country/World).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

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Sports/Professional Athlete Keynote/Guest Speaker | Sports And Athletics [ESC1V198]
Deliver impactful, purpose-driven sports/professional athlete speaker sessions that engage, inform, and inspire diverse audiences. Sports and professional athlete speakers bring insights from elite performance, teamwork, and discipline on and off the field. They discuss mindset, training, leadership, and life after sports. These speakers inspire through stories of competition, perseverance, and achievement.
Design and deliver presentations, customize content, engage with audience Q&A, and represent core themes aligned with sports/professional athlete subject matter topics and themes.
The role(s) are located in the South Central Region is at or near CONUS - Texas (Remote W/ Travel or Virtual). Initially identified Work Site Address (Subject to Change or Working Remotely): 1801 9th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77592
Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Sports/Professional Athlete Keynote/Guest Speaker | Sports And Athletics [ESC1V198] (ESC1V198) Candidates:
Recognized subject matter expertise, excellent communication, and proven engagement outcomes.
Bachelor's degree minimum; advanced degree preferred depending on topic area.
5–10 years of relevant speaking, industry, or subject experience.
Skills Required
Public speaking, storytelling, audience engagement, adaptability.
Competencies Required
Emotional intelligence, strategic communication, cultural competence.
Ancillary Details Of The Roles
Contribute to speaker bureau knowledge base and mentoring junior speakers.
Collaborate with event teams to align messaging and logistics for optimal audience impact.
Other Details
Availability for in-person and virtual events, flexibility in schedule, alignment with client objectives.
Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

* Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader * Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives * Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people * Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing * Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions * Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams * Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications * Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
Other requirements include proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio. Commitment to work with diverse teams, curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn and grow are also essential.
BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.