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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 Postgraduate Head Coach at IMG Academy is responsible for the daily development, mentorship, and competitive preparation of postgraduate student-athletes within the academy’s football program. This role supports elite athletic performance while emphasizing college readiness, personal growth, and alignment with IMG Academy’s standards of excellence.
The coach will work collaboratively with position coaches, coordinators, strength & conditioning, sports science, academics, and player development staff to deliver a world-class experience for postgraduate football student-athletes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coach and develop postgraduate football student-athletes in accordance with IMG Academy’s football philosophy and standards
- Plan and execute position-specific drills, individual skill development, and team concepts
- Support practice planning, installation, walkthroughs, and film study
- Assist with game-day preparation, scouting reports, and in-game responsibilities
- Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to help athletes reach collegiate-level expectations
- Assist with roster management, depth charts, and player evaluations
- Support strength & conditioning alignment, recovery protocols, and sports science initiatives
- Maintain clear communication with football operations regarding schedules, travel, and logistics
- Uphold compliance with IMG Academy policies and campus expectations
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor for postgraduate student-athletes
- Reinforce accountability, discipline, and professionalism on and off the field
- Support college placement efforts by providing evaluations, feedback, and communication with recruiting staff as needed
- Assist with IMG Academy football camps, clinics, and special events as assigned
- Represent the football program and IMG Academy in a professional manner during on-campus and off-campus events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High standard of proficiency in training and coaching techniques
- 7 years’ experience playing or coaching at a collegiate or professional level
- Strong understanding of football fundamentals, scheme, and player development
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, travel, and holidays
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Preferred Skills:
- Collegiate or professional coaching experience
- Position-specific coaching expertise
- Experience working camps
- Experience working with postgraduate or college-preparatory athletes
- Background in player development, recruiting support, or performance tracking
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
- Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period 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 is required
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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 and seasonal/temporary 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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