Visa Athletes Champions Program (VACP) A Rotational Program for Former Professional Athletes – 2026 San Francisco, CA
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Visa Athletes Champions Program (VACP) is a tailored development experience that harnesses the unique and diverse perspectives offered by former professional athletes as they embark on their second career. This program is best suited for those who are looking to excel.
The program offers individualized experience pathways best in class programming and one to one coaching to leverage the caliber of former elite athletes as they find their fit and succeed at Visa.
- We Champion Diverse Perspectives
- We Champion Career Exploration
- We Champion Your Growth
Rotational Assignments:
- Youll experience three eight-month distinct rotational assignments over two years while part of the program
- These rotations are led by your own passions and development needs
- When you join the program youll complete a front-end diagnostic which includes coaching sessions and psychometric assessments to help us your first assignment
- A one-to-one coach will be assigned to you throughout the program. They will work with you to assess your needs which will inform where we place you for your next assignment
Training and Development:
- Every six months you and the entire US based cohort will enjoy a full week of classroom-based training. Each of our development weeks is themed around our organizations leadership principles; Lead Courageously Collaborate As One Visa Execute With Excellence and Obsess About Customers
- Trainings will give you practical and applicable skills such as data analysis and visualization GenAI executive presence social selling and much more.
- You will also hear directly from Visa leaders and subject matter experts as part of our ongoing Emerging Leader series.
We are hiring for the Visa Athletes Champions Program in the Bay Area; rotations may be placed in our San Francisco or Foster City offices.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and 4-5 years of applicable experience OR an Advanced degree with at least 2 years of experience
- Must have competed at a professional/elite level as part of a nationally or internationally recognized affiliation (ex. Olympics/Paralympics/NFL/FIFA/NBA etc.)
- Max 6 years since retirement from sports team
Preferred Qualifications:
- All majors are welcome to apply
- Strong leadership potential demonstrated through employment (part time work or internships) or extra curricular activities
- Good with people
- Excellent analytical/numerical abilities
- Intellectual curiosity and interest in finding new ways to do things
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Professional maturity
- Strong work ethic and the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
- Ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds
Additional Information :
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $95000 which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.
Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
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