Head Coach, Sprints

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 Sprints - Track & Field is responsible for leading all aspects of IMG Academys Track & Field program including athlete development program operations training implementation recruiting staff leadership and overall program culture. This role creates and maintains a high-performance environment focused on athletic excellence student-athlete development competitive success leadership development and personal growth. The Head Coach is expected to establish and sustain a nationally recognized track & field program through innovative coaching strategic leadership relationship building and operational excellence while ensuring alignment with IMG Academys mission values and high-performance standards.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Plan organize and lead high-quality track & field practices training sessions event group development plans and competition preparation activities
• Lead the development of student-athletes technical tactical physical and mental performance across track & field disciplines including sprints hurdles middle distance distance relays jumps throws and combined events
• Design and oversee individualized athlete development plans performance benchmarks and long-term athlete development pathways for student-athletes
• Teach and implement event-specific technical instruction race strategy biomechanics movement efficiency competition tactics and event executionutilizingmodern coaching methodologies
• Utilize performance analytics timing systems video analysis biomechanical assessment and athletemonitoringtechnology to maximize athlete growth and competitive performance
• Prepare teams and student-athletes for practices meets championships invitationals camps clinicsshowcases and recruiting events through structured planning competition strategy and performance evaluation
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning Sports Medicine Mental Performance Nutrition and Performance Science teams to support holistic athlete development performance optimization and injury prevention
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the track & field curriculum training systems athlete development models and coaching methodologies to ensure best-in-class program delivery
• Maintain open consistent and professional communication with student-athletes and parents/guardiansregardingathlete development performance goals academics recruiting and overall campus experience
• Serve as a mentor educator and role model by fostering discipline accountability leadership teamwork resilience and life skills development
• Monitor the athletic academic and emotional well-being of student-athletes and collaborate with internal departments to ensureappropriate supportresources are provided
• Assiststudent-athletes and families throughout the college recruiting and placement process while building andmaintainingstrong relationships with collegiate and professional programs
• Foster a positive inclusive and growth-oriented team culture aligned with IMG Academy values and standards
• Collaborate with Track & Field 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 evaluate andretainhigh-performing coaches and support staff
• Establish andmaintainstrong relationships with collegiate programs professional organizations governing bodies meet directors event organizers scouts and industry partners
• Support track & field camp programming clinics combines community engagement initiatives andspecial events
• Assistwith scheduling travel coordination roster management meetlogistics equipment management facility planning and operational planning for competitions and team events
• Serve as a visible leader and ambassador for IMG Academy Track & Field both on campus and within the broader track & field community
• Partner with Admissions Marketing Communications Outreach and leadership teams to support recruiting branding visibility and strategic growth initiatives
• Adhere to all IMG Academy policies procedures safety standards and governing body regulations including FHSAA NCAA USATF NFHS and other applicable standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High levelofexpertisein track & field coaching athlete development systems and event-specific training methodologies
• Minimum of 5 years of experience coaching at the NCAA level or managing track & field at the collegiate professional or national level.
• Strong understanding of event-specific coaching methodologies biomechanics periodization athlete evaluation performance analytics and long-term athlete development principles
• Bachelors degree in Sports Management Exercise Science Kinesiology Physical Education Business Administration or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development welfare leadership 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 athlete evaluation and college placement processes
• Experienceutilizingperformance analytics timing systems athletemonitoringplatforms biomechanical analysis and video review technology 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:

• Experiencecoaching at the NCAA level elite or nationally ranked track & field programs
• Expertisein one or more event groups including sprints hurdles middle distance distance jumps throws or combined events
• Bilingual preferred
• CPR Certification preferred
• Valid drivers license with ability to drive for competitions recruiting events and team travel
• Experience working track & field camps clinicsshowcases and major competitions
• Experienceutilizingperformance analytics biomechanical assessment tools timing systems and athlete development technology
• Established collegiate recruiting network and student-athlete placement experience

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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