Position Summary: The Assistant Director, Technical will serve as a pivotal leader within IMG Academy’s girls’ soccer program, reporting directly to the Director, Soccer. As a core member of the Soccer Leadership Team, this individual will work collaboratively with other Assistant Directors to align vision, strategy, and execution across all facets of the soccer program.

The Assistant Director is charged with elevating the technical and developmental standards of the girls’ soccer program—with an emphasis on team and individual player performance, collegiate and professional placement, and the holistic growth of female student-athletes. This role will be tasked with the design, implementation, and continual refinement of high-performance training frameworks tailored to the unique developmental needs of girls in soccer. In addition to delivering exceptional programming, the position will help cultivate a professional, inclusive coaching culture, support operational excellence, and ensure that every student-athlete receives unrivaled experience in line with IMG Academy’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine scalable, cutting-edge soccer training programs tailored specifically to the developmental trajectories of girls' soccer teams and players.
• Use data-driven performance metrics and best practices to ensure measurable progress and sustained peak performance in female athletes.
• Drive the creation and evolution of comprehensive program frameworks for the girls’ program, including periodization models, training methodology, and operational structures. Spearhead specialized training initiatives—such as a premier girls’ goalkeeping curriculum—to raise the bar in female player development.
• Attract, inspire, and retain a team of top-tier coaches for the girls’ program by fostering an inclusive environment centered on mentorship, continuous education, and leadership growth. Serve as a passionate advocate for female-focused coaching strategies and staff development.
• Work in partnership with Assistant Director, Soccer Operation for all logistical requirements. Oversee staffing, team rosters, scheduling, and resource allocation. Anticipate challenges specific to the girls’ program and implement agile, gender-conscious solutions to support seamless program delivery and growth.
• Maintain a consistent, visible presence across the girls’ soccer environment at IMG Academy. Offer encouragement, accountability, and strategic support to coaching staff and student-athletes, modeling the standards of excellence expected throughout the girls’ program.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills when engaging with internal departments, parents, student-athletes, and external partners. Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships within the broader girls’ soccer community, including collegiate and professional coaches focused on female talent.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance within the girls’ soccer program, rigorously adhering to IMG Academy policies, NCAA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements that protect and empower female student-athletes.
• Work in partnership with Assistant Director, Soccer Experience to when connecting with Sales, Marketing, and PR teams to elevate visibility of the girls’ soccer program. Promote the advancement of the girls’ game globally by cultivating relationships with elite players, international teams, and stakeholders invested in female soccer.
• Take an active role in identifying and recruiting top female soccer talent. Leverage extensive knowledge of girls’ collegiate and professional pathways to ensure successful placement and career advancement for IMG Academy’s female student-athletes.
• Represent the girls’ soccer program at games, tournaments, and major events, serving as a respected ambassador of IMG Academy. Engage positively with prospective families, partners, and the broader soccer community to raise the profile of the girls’ program.
• Ensure that all girls’ soccer activities align with IMG Academy’s safety standards and culture of excellence. Model professionalism, accountability, and ethical leadership at all times.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive spirit in supporting the continued growth and success of the girls’ soccer program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Business, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Possession of a USSF “A” License or equivalent high-level coaching certification strongly preferred. Proven coaching experience at the professional, collegiate, or elite youth level required.
• Demonstrated experience in program leadership, including coach development, staff supervision, recruitment, and performance management within a high-performance environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and inform a wide range of stakeholders including athletes, staff, parents, and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, campus-wide environment.
• A strategic thinker with a business-oriented mindset and the ability to drive operational excellence while maintaining a strong focus on student-athlete development and well-being.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), with the ability to utilize software and tools to enhance curriculum delivery and administrative efficiency.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions for extended periods and move freely across athletic facilities including fields, turf areas, and indoor training spaces.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as program needs require.
• Ability and availability to travel for competitions, recruiting, and other program-related events.

Preferred Skills:

• CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel

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Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

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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