Position Overview: IMG Academy is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Line to join the Junior National Football Program. This coach will be responsible for the technical development, physical preparation, and personal growth of student-athletes competing at a national level, while supporting the overall mission and standards of IMG Academy Football.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

On-Field Coaching & Player Development:

• Coach and develop defensive linemen with an emphasis on technique, fundamentals, effort, and discipline
• Teach position-specific skills including stance, get-off, hand usage, block destruction, pass rush, and run fits
• Assist with practice planning, drill design, and daily on-field instruction
• Support game planning, opponent breakdowns, and in-game adjustments

Program & Team Support:

• Assist the Head Coach and Coordinators in implementing team culture, standards, and expectations
• Contribute to film breakdown, self-scout, and opponent analysis
• Support strength & conditioning alignment with position-specific needs
• Participate in staff meetings, evaluations, and professional development

Student-Athlete Development:

• Mentor student-athletes in academics, character, leadership, and life skills
• Support the recruiting and college placement process by providing evaluations, film, and feedback
• Serve as a positive role model representing IMG Academy values on and off the field

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities:

• Assist with equipment management and practice/game logistics
• Ensure compliance with IMG Academy policies and procedures
• Support events, camps, combines, and other program initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• 2+ years of football coaching experience (high school, prep, college, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of defensive line play and modern defensive schemes
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, staff, and administrators
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College or national-level prep coaching experience
• Background in player evaluation and college recruiting support
• Experience coaching elite or high-performance athletes
• USA Football, CPR/AED, or equivalent coaching certifications

Key Competencies:

• High energy, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
• Teaching mindset with the ability to connect with student-athletes
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Alignment with IMG Academy’s mission of holistic athlete development

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to handle outdoor conditions for a reasonable period of time

• Ability to move around campus including gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays

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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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