Soccer Coach

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

The Soccer Coach is responsible for all aspects of training and coaching Student Athletes.  

Position Responsibilities 

• Within the structure of the academy soccer program, prepare and deliver a high quality soccer training program aimed at achieving the group and individual objectives for student-athletes in their group.
• Have open two-way communication between student-athletes, parents and guardians, on the progress of the student-athlete and the plans and goals that have been set.
• Advise the student-athletes on tournament schedules, pre-tournament preparation, post tournament review, and benchmarks for optimizing and measuring performance
• Gain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the instruction equipment and methodologies incorporated into the academy soccer program
• Interact with the soccer student-athletes as a mentor and as an educator of their sport and life
• Continually assess the skill and emotional development of each student-athlete, and liaise with Soccer program management to ensure all internal and external partners are utilized to support each student-athletes ongoing comprehensive development
• Act as an advocate communicating with the student-athlete, parent or guardian regarding their overall development in sport, school and campus life
• Assist in the college placement of the student-athlete as required
• Work closely with all members of the soccer team to continually review program structure, content, delivery, objectives, and resources, making recommendations where changes could improve quality or opportunities to grow the business.   
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives aimed at current and prospective student-athletes as required
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills and Ability   

• High standard of proficiency in soccer, training and instructional techniques
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
• “B” License
• Strong commitment to student athletes 

Preferred Skills 

• “A” License Certification 
• Bilingual
• CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel
• Experience working camps 

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 
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally for tournaments, clinics and events