Golf Coach

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

About The Position

The Golf Coach executes all aspects of the academy Golf 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. The coach prepares and delivers high-quality Golf training for student-athletes, communicates with athletes and their parents or guardians about progress and goals, and advises athletes on tournament schedules, preparation, reviews, and performance benchmarks. The coach also serves as a mentor and educator, assesses each athlete’s skill and emotional development, and coordinates with program management and other partners to support athletes’ development in sport, school, and campus life. Additional work includes college placement support, reviewing and improving program structure and delivery, and supporting recruiting and retention initiatives.

Requirements

High standard of proficiency in Golf, training, and instructional techniques.
Seven years of experience playing, coaching, or managing at a collegiate, club, or professional level.
Understanding of TPI methodology or long-term athletic development modeling.
Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or a similar sports- or business-related field, or equivalent.
Strong commitment to student-athletes.
Ability to lift, move, push, and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 pounds.
Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
Ability to move around campus, including the gym, turf, and fields.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver a high-quality Golf training program aimed at achieving group and individual objectives for student-athletes.
Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and their parents or guardians about athlete progress, plans, and goals.
Advise student-athletes on tournament schedules, pre-tournament preparation, post-tournament review, and performance benchmarks.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the instructional equipment and methodologies used in the academy Golf program.
Mentor student-athletes and educate them about their sport and life.
Assess each student-athlete’s skill and emotional development, and liaise with Golf program management to coordinate support from internal and external partners.
Advocate for student-athletes by communicating with them and their parents or guardians about their development in sport, school, and campus life.
Assist with student-athlete college placement as required.
Work with the Golf team to review program structure, content, delivery, objectives, and resources, and recommend improvements or growth opportunities.
Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes as required.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
Perform other duties as assigned.