Head Coach, Baseball

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 Head Coach Baseballis responsible forleading aspects of IMG Academys Baseball program including player development team operations training implementation recruiting staff leadership and overall program culture. This role creates andmaintainsa high-performance environment focused on athletic excellence student-athlete development competitive success and personal growth.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Plan organize and lead high-quality baseball practices training sessions team development plans and competitive preparation activities.
• Lead the development of student-athletes technical tactical physical and mental performance within an elite baseball environment.
• Design and oversee individualized development plans and performance benchmarks for student-athletes.
• Utilize baseball technology analytics video review and modern player development methodologies to maximize athlete growth and competitive performance.
• Prepare teams and student-athletes for practices games tournamentsshowcases and recruiting events through structured planning and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning Sports Medicine Mental Performance and Performance Science teams to support holistic athlete development and injury prevention.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance baseball curriculum training systems and coaching methodologies to ensure best-in-class program delivery.
• Maintain open consistent and professional communication with student-athletes and parents/guardiansregardingplayer development performance goals academics recruiting and overall campus experience.
• Serve as a mentor educator and role model by fostering discipline accountability leadership teamwork and life skills development.
• Monitor the athletic academic and emotional well-being of student-athletes and collaborate with internal departments to ensure appropriatesupportresources are provided.
• Assiststudent-athletes and families through the college recruiting and placement process while building strong relationships with collegiate and professional programs.
• Foster a positive inclusive and growth-oriented team culture aligned with IMG Academy values and standards.
• Collaborate with Baseball leadership to review and enhance program structure training content operational delivery staffingobjectives and resource allocation.
• Lead recruiting and retention initiatives for prospective and currentstudent-athletes.
• Recruit develop mentor andretainhigh-performing coaches and support staff.
• Establish andmaintainstrong relationships with collegiate programs professional organizations scouts tournament operators and industry partners.
• Support camp programmingshowcases clinics and special baseball events.
• Assistwith scheduling travel coordination and operational planning for games tournamentsshowcases and team events.
• Serve as a visible leader and ambassador for IMG Academy Baseball on campus and within the broader baseball community.
• Adhere to all IMG Academy policies procedures safety standards and governing body regulations including FHSAA and NCAA guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High levelofexpertisein baseball coaching player development systems and competitive training methodologies.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience playing coaching or managing baseball at the collegiate professional academy or elite amateur level.
• Bachelors degree in Sports Management Physical Education Business Administration or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development welfare and overall experience.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing staff building culture and driving program success.
• Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of recruiting player evaluation and college placement processes.
• Experienceutilizingbaseball technology analytics platforms and video analysis systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced high-performance environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel asrequired.

Preferred Skills:

• 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 movepushand pull equipment or boxesin excess of40lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonableperiod 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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