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National Team Wide Receiver Coach, Football

Bradenton, FL, USA Req #996
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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 National Team Wide Receiver Coach is responsible for training and developing student-athletes to compete at the highest level. This role focuses on position-specific skill development, game preparation, and overall player growth within the IMG Academy National Team program.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement a position-specific training program for wide receivers.
  • Evaluate and develop route running, catching techniques, blocking assignments, and game awareness to enhance performance.
  • Partner with the offensive coordinator to align WR play with the overall offensive scheme.
  • Provide film analysis and breakdowns, helping student-athletes refine their understanding of defensive coverages and route adjustments.
  • Collaborate with performance coaches to optimize speed, agility, and conditioning for the wide receiver position.
  • Prepare athletes psychologically for both practices and games, fostering confidence and leadership on and off the field.
  • Mentor student-athletes, emphasizing both their football and personal development.
  • Assist in the college recruiting process, helping athletes with exposure, highlight film preparation, and direct communication with college programs.
  • Maintain strong relationships with parents/guardians, providing clear communication on player progress and development.
  • Actively participate in tournaments, showcases, and events to support athlete exposure and recruitment efforts.
  • Ensure a safe and structured training environment.
  • Uphold IMG Academy’s four-year model for long-term athlete development.
  • Support enrollment efforts by assisting sport advisors in generating leads and maintaining an accurate pipeline.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience coaching or playing wide receiver at the collegiate or professional level.
  • Strong understanding of route concepts, defensive coverages, and passing game strategy.
  • Ability to develop technical skills such as release techniques, hand-eye coordination, and footwork.
  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field.
  • High-level proficiency in film breakdown and game preparation.
  • Passion for developing high-character, high-performing student-athletes.
  • Strong ability to collaborate with offensive staff and other position coaches.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to mentor and guide athletes through the recruiting process.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience playing/coaching at the professional or Power 5 collegiate level.
  • CPR certification.
  • Bilingual.
  • Valid driver's license with ability to travel for tournaments, games, and recruiting events.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
  • Ability to work in outdoor conditions for extended periods.
  • Mobility to move around campus, including fields, gym, and weight room.
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

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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Other details

  • Job Family ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS
  • Pay Type Salary
Location on Google Maps
  • Bradenton, FL, USA