Head of Camp and College Recruiting, Volleyball

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 Head of Camp and College Recruiting, Volleyball is a dual role with two specific focuses. The role serves as the primary point person for the preparation and execution of IMGA camp programming throughout the entire year. It also functions as the owner of all college placement for the academy students in division including all aspects of the process.   

Position Responsibilities 

Head of Camp

• Oversees the camp programs, managing students, coaches, and programs to maximize the delivery, quality, and overall efficiency
• Provides families with consistent and proactive communication to ensure a high level of customer service and retention-focused practices for the department
• Works with Senior Associate AD and Sport Director to ensure staffing ratios are maintained to accommodate program growth, and manages camp program schedules
• Responsible for weekly camp orientations and introductions to the Academy and the features and benefits of its various academic and athletic programs
• Interacts with the camp students as a mentor and as an educator in the sport and effectively communicates to camp students and their parents/guardians as appropriate
• Assists with camp delivery as needed and in the recruiting of prospective student-athletes

Head of College Recruiting 

• Proactively meets with student athletes, families, and coaches – individually and in groups – regarding finding the right college fit athletically, academically, and socially
• Maintains appropriate documentation of college recruiting process for each student athlete and family, while adhering to the sport College Placement Guide timeline
• Actively cultivates and maintains a network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationships including trends in college recruitment, NCAA compliance, and overall landscape of collegiate athletics
• Serves as primary point of contact for collegiate coaches in sport
• Arranges college scout days on site. Plans evaluation workouts and oversees delivery
• Provides resources and education for families to make the best possible choices, and mentors student-athletes on how to communicate effectively and professionally with college coaches
• Partners across campus for an aligned college planning process, including relationships with Academic College Counselors and NCSA coaches
• Oversees NCSA relationship for department, tracking profiles, evaluations, and communication from IMGA and collegiate coaches
• Tracks athletic and merit scholarship opportunities

General Responsibilities 

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment
• Manages time effectively, meeting personal and company goals and working effectively with other members of the staff
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in coaching &/or playing at the professional &/or collegiate level 
• Proficiency in all Volleyball training and instructional techniques
• Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations that pertain to student athlete college placement
• Extensive knowledge of youth sports worldwide and emerging trends
• Excellent teaching, management, communication and supervisory skills
• Commitment to educate and inform students and parents about college placement
• Strong commitment to student-athletes and their development 
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Experience with MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to comprehensive excellence 

Preferred Skills 

• Bilingual
• Master’s degree, preferably in a business or sport-related major
• Management experience to include coaching
• CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment in excess of 40 pounds
• 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