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 Overview: The Assistant Football Coach for the IMG Academy State Team plays a critical role in the development of student-athletes within a high-performance, nationally competitive environment. This position is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and supporting athletes both on and off the field while contributing to the overall execution of the Athlete Development Model.

The ideal candidate is a high-energy, detail-oriented coach who is passionate about player development, team culture, and preparing student-athletes for the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

On-Field Coaching & Player Development:

• Assist in planning and executing daily practices, meetings, and game preparation
• Coach a specific position group, including skill development, film review, and performance tracking
• Teach and reinforce offensive, defensive, or special teams systems as directed by the Head Coach
• Provide individualized coaching aligned with each athlete’s development plan (IDP)

Athlete Development & Mentorship:

• Support the holistic development of student-athletes (athletic, academic, and personal)
• Build strong relationships that foster accountability, discipline, and growth
• Contribute to end-of-year evaluations and ongoing player assessments

Program Execution:

• Assist with game day operations, opponent scouting, and film breakdown
• Ensure alignment with IMG Academy football standards, systems, and culture
• Support integration of ADM pathways including Train, Develop, Compete, Perform, and Excel

Recruiting & Engagement:

• Assist in identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes
• Support prospect engagement events (e.g., camps, prospect days, visit experiences)
• Represent IMG Academy Football in a professional and positive manner

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with performance, sports medicine, academics, and operations teams
• Participate in staff meetings, department workshops, and ongoing professional development
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, and internal stakeholders

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Previous coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or elite youth level
• Strong knowledge of football fundamentals, techniques, and systems
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel

Preferred:

• Experience coaching at a nationally competitive high school or collegiate program
• Proven ability to develop athletes for college placement
• Experience with film systems (HUDL or similar)
• Background in strength & conditioning or performance integration

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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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