Baseball Coach

IMG Academy • Bradenton, FL

2d

About The Position

The Baseball Coach supports all aspects of the Baseball program, including athlete development, team operations, training planning, administrative tasks, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. The role helps ensure the program aligns with organizational standards, athlete well-being, and competitive excellence.

Requirements

• High proficiency in training and coaching techniques.
• Five years of experience playing, coaching, or managing at a collegiate, club, or professional level.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, a similar sports- or business-related field, or equivalent.
• Strong commitment to student-athletes.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for tournaments, games, and travel.
• Experience working camps.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead baseball practices, training sessions, skill development plans, and competitive preparation activities.
• Support student-athletes’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance in a high-performance baseball environment.
• Use coaching methodologies, performance analytics, video review, and baseball technology tools to enhance player development and evaluation.
• Provide individualized instruction and development feedback based on performance goals and progression plans.
• Prepare student-athletes for competitions, showcases, and tournaments through structured planning, readiness assessments, and post-event evaluations.
• Assist with strength and conditioning, recovery, and injury prevention strategies in collaboration with performance staff.
• Support the evaluation and improvement of baseball curriculum, training systems, and program delivery methods.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with student-athletes and parents or guardians about player development, performance goals, academics, and the campus experience.
• Mentor student-athletes and foster discipline, accountability, leadership, teamwork, and life skills.
• Monitor student-athletes’ athletic, academic, and emotional well-being and collaborate with internal departments to provide appropriate support resources.
• Assist student-athletes and families with college recruiting and placement as appropriate.
• Support student-athlete retention and satisfaction through relationship-building and communication.
• Collaborate with Baseball leadership to review and improve program structure, training content, competitive scheduling, and operational delivery.
• Assist with recruiting and retention initiatives for prospective and current student-athletes.
• Support camps, showcases, clinics, and special baseball events.
• Assist with travel coordination and supervision for games, tournaments, showcases, and recruiting events.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in baseball instructional equipment, sport technology platforms, and performance evaluation systems.
• Contribute to a positive coaching culture that reflects IMG Academy values and promotes operational excellence.
• Follow IMG Academy policies, procedures, safety standards, and governing body regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time