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About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
Position Summary: The Head Coach of Wrestling leads the team by developing student-athletes on and off the mat. This role is responsible for designing and delivering elite-level training, fostering character and leadership development, and ensuring the overall success of the wrestling program in alignment with the Academy’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive wrestling training program that emphasizes technical skill, strength, conditioning, and strategy.
- Provide direct coaching during practices, competitions, and individual training sessions.
- Mentor student-athletes in academic, athletic, and personal development, emphasizing discipline, leadership, and sportsmanship.
- Recruit, evaluate, and retain student-athletes who align with IMG Academy standards.
- Lead program staff and assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
- Oversee competition scheduling, team travel, and event participation.
- Collaborate with athletic, academic, residential, and medical staff to support the holistic development of student-athletes.
- Monitor compliance with school policies, athletic regulations, and safety standards.
- Represent IMG Academy at tournaments, showcases, and community events to promote the program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sports Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5–7 years of wrestling coaching experience, with proven success at the high school, collegiate, or elite club level.
- Strong background in wrestling techniques, training methodology, and competition preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes in a high-performance environment.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules, compliance standards, and recruiting best practices preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to demonstrate wrestling techniques and participate in training activities.
- Schedule requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
- Must be able to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
- Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to move across campus facilities including gyms, fields, and turf.
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Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test 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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