Strength & Conditioning Coach

About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the worlds leading sports education brand providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal USA Today and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture innovation and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.

IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton Florida
• Online coaching through IMG Academy focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits providing industry-leading recruiting education tools and access to a network of more than 40000 college coaches for student-athletes families club coaches and event operators
• Elevate by IMG Academy a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset leadership and wellbeing programming to schools colleges and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences

Position Summary:
The Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development and implementation of strength and conditioning training programs for athletes in all sports all ages and all levels.

Position Responsibilities:
Development and implementation of strength and conditioning training programs for athletes in all sports all ages and all levels with the ability to lead development and implementation
Programming(to include a 10 month periodized plan) of strength and power training speed agility and movement sessions and pre-gen/regeneration with the ability to lead programming
Ability to work within an athlete development model to understand the developmental progressions of which training should fit for the safety and development of youth athletes
Delivery of strength and power training speed agility and movement sessions and pre-gen/regeneration in one to one small group and large group sessions
Delivery of both Academy and Camp strength and conditioning sessions as well as strength and power and speed camp specializations
Communication with coaches fellow APD colleagues and athletes
Integration and observation of athletes in their sport environment as feasible
Tracking data entry and reporting of testing attendance and other required needs for the training program as well as in the AMS (Athlete Management System)
Collaborate with other APD divisions (Sports Medicine Sport Science Nutrition Mental Conditioning Leadership Cognitive Perceptual Training) and participate in interdisciplinary pods with the other APD staff members who work in the same sport(s)
Implementing and following the IMG Performance Testing Protocols
Be a role model through words actions and a positive attitude
Day-to-day upkeep of facilities cleaning and sanitation as necessary
Deliver and support IMG Institute initiatives and sessions as necessary
Support sponsorship companies and initiatives as necessary
Support team and group training and events as necessary
Utilize Coach Now to provide updates to athletes and parents on programming and training
Provide supervision of assistant coaches and/or summer staff to include feedback and education
Provide coach or parent education as necessary
Assist colleagues for coverage as necessary
Assist with organizational tasks as necessary
Balance the needs of the business with the needs of the athletes and department
Adhere to all company policies procedures and business ethic codes
Promote a diverse and inclusive environment
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Bachelors degree in kinesiology health physical education or related field
Previous experience as a strength and conditioning coach
Experience developing training programs and implementing strength and speed/agility training across one or more of the sports at IMG Academy (Soccer Baseball Basketball Football Lacrosse Tennis Golf Track)
Demonstrated experience inspiring motivating and improving performance of youth middle school and high school athletes
Proficiency in writing training programs for athletes of all ages in a variety of sports
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with colleagues sport coaches and athletes
Demonstrated high energy charismatic training approach
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects
Adaptable and flexible to a dynamic training and work environment
Passionate and positive attitude
Open and responsive to feedback
Open minded with a growth mindset and always wanting to get better
A superior work ethic
Strong customer service skills
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to connect with various ages skill levels cultures and sports
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to interface with a variety of audiences
CSCS certification or equivalent

Preferred Skills:
Masters degree in kinesiology health physical education or related field
Bilingual
Experience in speed and movement training
Experience with junior and youth athletes
Experience with sport science
Sport or coaching experience
Proficient in PowerPoint Excel and Word
CPR/First Aid certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Ability to lift move push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
Must be able to move around campus which includes gym turf fields etc.
Ability to work flexible hours to include nights weekends and holidays is required

Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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