Assistant Soccer 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 Assistant Coach supports the Head & Associate Head Coaches in all aspects of theSoccer program including athlete development team operations training planning administrative tasks and fostering a positive competitive and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with organizational standardsathletewell-being and competitive excellence.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Supportwith planning organizing and conductinghigh-qualitypractices session and the implementation of a safe gameday environment
• Support the associate and Head coaches in the delivery of the IMG Academy Soccer game model and associated development cycles.
• Provideadditionalsupport to associate and head coaches to develop unrivaled connections with student-athletes and parents/guardiansregardingprogress goals development plans and thestudents overall growth in soccer academics and campus life
• Provided support to associate and head coaches to prepare for tournaments and league play
• Develop andmaintaina comprehensive understanding of the instructional equipment technology and methodologies used in the IMG AcademysSoccerprogram.
• Serve as a mentor fostering positive habits life skills and sport-specific learning for each student-athlete
• Continuously evaluate the athletic and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with Associate & Head Coaches to ensureappropriateinternaland external resources are engaged
• Where applicable assistin the college placement of the student-athlete asneeded
• Collaborate withAssociate & Head Coachesto regularly review and enhance program deliveryobjectives and resources providing recommendations to improve quality supporting business growth
• Support recruiting and retention initiativesforcurrent and prospective student-athletes
• Travel totournaments andparticipatein ensuring the safety of all traveling student-Athletes
• Assistin camp delivery
• Adhere to all company policies procedures and codes of conduct
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High standard ofproficiencyin tennis coaching training techniques and athlete development
• Experience playing coaching or managing at the collegiate club or professional level
• Bachelors degree in Sports Management Business Administration or a related field preferred
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced high-performance environment
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development welfare and academic success

Preferred Skills:

• Experiencedevelopingelitesoccerplayers
• Knowledge ofsoccerperformance analytics video analysis and player development technology
• Experience with recruiting and college placement processes
• Bilingual preferred
• CPR Certification preferred
• Valid drivers license with ability to travel for tournaments recruiting events and team travel
• Experience working camps clinicsshowcases and player development programs

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift movepushand pull equipment or boxesin excess of40lbs.
• 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 isrequired

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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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