Lacrosse Coach, Goalkeeping
IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL, United States
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 Lacrosse Coach, Goalkeeping, is responsible for all aspects of training and coaching Student Athletes.
Position Responsibilities
Prepares and implements a Lacrosse training program for all Student Athletes
Lead Professional Goalkeeping Development Program for all other coaches
College Placement Liaison for assigned team and assist the Director of Goalkeeping in all Goalkeepers college placement
Implementation of Goalkeeping clinics domestically and Internationally as assigned by Director
Assess the performance and skill development of each Student Athlete and partners with the appropriate department, including Academics and APD, for their continued development
Help with the psychological preparation of the Student Athlete in both pre‑match and post‑match
Develop motivational approach to practice and matches
Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of Lacrosse in decision‑making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives
Interacts with the Student Athlete as an educator of the sport and mentor
Partners with the Student Athlete’s parent/guardian regarding their overall development.
Skilled and proficient in all training techniques
Effectively communicates to Student Athletes
Assures proper safety is maintained
Assists in college placement of the Student Athlete
Travel to tournaments as needed
Assists in the recruiting of prospective Student Athletes
Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience coaching at the college and/or club level
Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
Skills in training and instructing Lacrosse
Strong commitment to Student Athletes
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual
CPR Certification
Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel
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
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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IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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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 Lacrosse Coach, Goalkeeping, is responsible for all aspects of training and coaching Student Athletes.
Position Responsibilities
Prepares and implements a Lacrosse training program for all Student Athletes
Lead Professional Goalkeeping Development Program for all other coaches
College Placement Liaison for assigned team and assist the Director of Goalkeeping in all Goalkeepers college placement
Implementation of Goalkeeping clinics domestically and Internationally as assigned by Director
Assess the performance and skill development of each Student Athlete and partners with the appropriate department, including Academics and APD, for their continued development
Help with the psychological preparation of the Student Athlete in both pre‑match and post‑match
Develop motivational approach to practice and matches
Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of Lacrosse in decision‑making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives
Interacts with the Student Athlete as an educator of the sport and mentor
Partners with the Student Athlete’s parent/guardian regarding their overall development.
Skilled and proficient in all training techniques
Effectively communicates to Student Athletes
Assures proper safety is maintained
Assists in college placement of the Student Athlete
Travel to tournaments as needed
Assists in the recruiting of prospective Student Athletes
Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience coaching at the college and/or club level
Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
Skills in training and instructing Lacrosse
Strong commitment to Student Athletes
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual
CPR Certification
Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel
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
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.
Get To Know Us Better www.imgacademy.com
www.imgacademy.com/careers
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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