Golf Coach

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 The Golf Coach staff will be responsible for all aspects of training, developing and coaching student-athletes.

Requirements

High standard of proficiency in Golf, training and instructional techniques
understanding of TPI methodology or long term athletic development modeling
Strong commitment to student-athletes and their long term development
Commitment to comprehensive excellence

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Within the structure of the academy golf program, prepare and deliver a high quality Golf training program aimed at achieving the group and individual objectives for student-athletes in their group.
Have open two-way communication between student-athletes, parents and guardians, on the progress of the student-athlete and the plans and goals that have been set.
Advise the student-athletes on tournament schedules, pre-tournament preparation, post tournament review, and benchmarks for optimizing and measuring performance
Gain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the instruction equipment and methodologies incorporated into the academy golf program
Interact with the golf student-athletes as a mentor and as an educator of their sport and life.
Continually assess the skill and emotional development of each student-athlete, and liaise with Golf program management to ensure all internal and external partners are utilized to support each student-athletes ongoing comprehensive development.
Act as an advocate communicating with the student-athlete, parent or guardian regarding their overall development in sport, school and campus life
Assist in the college placement of the student-athlete as required
Work closely with all members of the golf team to continually review program structure, content, delivery, objectives, and resources, making recommendations where changes could improve quality or opportunities to grow the business.
Support recruiting and retention initiatives aimed at current and prospective student-athletes as required
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
Perform other duties as assigned