Assistant Soccer Coach, Boys (Goalkeeping Experience)

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 Assistant Soccer Coach Boys are responsible for all aspects of training and coaching Student Athletes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Within the structure of the academy soccer program prepare and deliver a high-quality soccer training program aimed at achieving the group and individual objectives for student-athletes in their group.
• Have open two-way communication between student-athletes parents and guardians on the progress of the student-athlete and the plans and goals that have been set.
• Advise the student-athletes on tournament schedules pre-tournament preparation post tournament review and benchmarks for optimizing and measuring performance
• Gain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the instruction equipment and methodologies incorporated into the academy soccer program
• Interact with the soccer student-athletes as a mentor and as an educator of their sport and life
• Continually assess the skill and emotional development of each student-athlete and liaise with Soccer program management to ensure all internal and external partners are utilized to support each student-athletes ongoing comprehensive development
• Act as an advocate communicating with the student-athlete parent or guardian regarding their overall development in sport school and campus life
• Assist in the college placement of the student-athlete as required
• Work closely with all members of the soccer team to continually review program structure content delivery objectives and resources making recommendations where changes could improve quality or opportunities to grow the business.
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives aimed at current and prospective student-athletes as required
• Adhere to all company policies procedures and business ethic codes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High standard of proficiency in soccer training and instructional techniques
• Bachelors degree in physical education sports management business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
• B License
• Strong commitment to student athletes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual
• CPR Certification
• Valid drivers license with ability to drive for tournaments games travel
• Experience working camps

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
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally for tournaments clinics and events

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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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