Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Line
IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL
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About The Position
IMG Academy is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Line to join the Junior National Football Program. This coach will be responsible for the technical development, physical preparation, and personal growth of student-athletes competing at a national level, while supporting the overall mission and standards of IMG Academy Football.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- 2+ years of football coaching experience (high school, prep, college, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of defensive line play and modern defensive schemes
- Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, staff, and administrators
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
Nice To Haves
- College or national-level prep coaching experience
- Background in player evaluation and college recruiting support
- Experience coaching elite or high-performance athletes
- USA Football, CPR/AED, or equivalent coaching certifications
Responsibilities
- Coach and develop defensive linemen with an emphasis on technique, fundamentals, effort, and discipline
- Teach position-specific skills including stance, get-off, hand usage, block destruction, pass rush, and run fits
- Assist with practice planning, drill design, and daily on-field instruction
- Support game planning, opponent breakdowns, and in-game adjustments
- Assist the Head Coach and Coordinators in implementing team culture, standards, and expectations
- Contribute to film breakdown, self-scout, and opponent analysis
- Support strength & conditioning alignment with position-specific needs
- Participate in staff meetings, evaluations, and professional development
- Mentor student-athletes in academics, character, leadership, and life skills
- Support the recruiting and college placement process by providing evaluations, film, and feedback
- Serve as a positive role model representing IMG Academy values on and off the field
- Assist with equipment management and practice/game logistics
- Ensure compliance with IMG Academy policies and procedures
- Support events, camps, combines, and other program initiatives as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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