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Assistant Tennis Coach

IMG Academy, LLC, Bradenton, FL, United States


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 Responsibilities
The Assistant Tennis Coach is responsible for all aspects of training and coaching student‑athletes.

Prepares a training program for all student‑athletes.

Assesses the skill development of each student‑athlete, and partners with school staff and performance coaches to ensure their ongoing comprehensive development.

Assists with the psychological preparation of the student‑athlete in both pre‑game and post‑game.

Develops motivational approach to practices and games.

Interacts with the student‑athlete as a mentor and as an educator of the sport.

Responsible for delivering a high‑quality program that aids in the annual retention of student‑athletes.

Assists in the college placement of the student‑athlete.

Supports and maintains a high level of understanding of the four‑year model for the Academy program student‑athlete.

Effectively communicates to student‑athletes and their parents/guardians.

Partners with the student‑athlete’s parent/guardian regarding their overall development.

Assists sport advisors in generating new leads and maintaining an accurate pipeline for enrollments.

Assures that proper safety is maintained.

Travels to tournaments and other events as needed.

Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience in coaching and/or playing at the professional and/or collegiate level

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field

Proficiency in training and instructional techniques

Strong commitment to student‑athletes and their development academically, athletically, and socially

Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to comprehensive excellence

Preferred Skills

CPR Certification

Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

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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

401(k) 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.

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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