Associate Head Coach, Boys Soccer - U12 Pre MLS Team

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Head Soccer Coach - U12 Pre MLS Team is responsible for all aspects of training and coaching student-athletes. This role involves preparing training programs, assessing skill development, and partnering with school staff and performance coaches for comprehensive student-athlete development. The coach will also assist with the psychological preparation of student-athletes, develop motivational approaches for practices and games, and act as a mentor and educator of the sport. A key responsibility is delivering a high-quality program that supports annual student-athlete retention and assists in college placement. The coach will uphold the four-year model for the Academy program, communicate effectively with student-athletes and their parents/guardians, and partner with parents/guardians on student-athlete development. Additionally, the role involves assisting sport advisors with lead generation and pipeline maintenance, ensuring safety protocols are followed, traveling to tournaments and events, and adhering to company policies and ethical codes. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.