Track and Field Recruiting Coach
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s 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 40,000 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:
A Track and Field Recruiting Coach maintains and manages accounts of student-athlete clients of NCSA, helps student-athletes reach milestones in the recruiting process, and ensures that proper progress is being made for all student-athletes under his or her direction. A Track and Field Recruiting Coach is also well versed in the recruiting process and current on recruiting regulations. A strong desire to guide student-athletes through the recruiting process will be required.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist NCSA's student-athletes in all aspects of the recruiting process
- Monitor student-athletes progress and program participation
- Evaluate student-athletes and match them with college programs
- Host both personal and group educational classes on timely recruiting topics
- Conduct extensive phone outreach to connect with members of the NCSA Network
- Coach NCSA student-athletes/families as needed
- Answer emails regarding recruiting related questions
- Help student-athletes/families understand the steps they need to take to maximize the recruiting process
- Retain clients
- Maintain a high satisfaction level amongst clients
- Generate client referrals and referral revenue
- Create and maintain a positive, productive team orientated department
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- The ability to effectively evaluate, teach, communicate, and interview with student-athletes
- Former college Track and Field coach required
- Collegiate recruiting experience preferred
- Organized and detail oriented
- Strong work ethic with team player mentality
- Professional, friendly phone demeanor
- Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent writing skills
- Goal oriented with a desire to succeed
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (evening and weekend hours will be required)
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Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
Benefits:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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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