Lacrosse Coach, Boys

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

About IMG Academy 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 Position Responsibilities:

Requirements

Experience coaching and/or playing Lacrosse
Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
Skills in training and instructing Lacrosse
Experience playing, coaching or managing at a collegiate, club or professional level
Strong commitment to Student Athletes
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer

Nice To Haves

Experience playing, coaching or managing at a collegiate, club or professional level
CEP Certification
CPR Certification
Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel

Responsibilities

Prepares and implements a Lacrosse training program for all Student Athletes
Assess the performance and skill development of each Student Athlete and partners with the appropriate department, including Pendleton and IPI, for their continued development
Help with the psychological preparation of the Student Athlete in both pre-match and post-match
Develop motivational approach to practice and matches
Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of Lacrosse in decision-making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives
Interacts with the Student Athlete as an educator of the sport and mentor
Partners with the Student Athlete’s parent/guardian regarding their overall development.
Skilled and proficient in all training techniques
Effectively communicates to Student Athletes
Assures proper safety is maintained
Assists in college placement of the Student Athlete
Travel to tournaments as needed
Assists in the recruiting of prospective Student Athletes
Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
Other duties as assigned