Strength & Conditioning Coach

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for the development and implementation of strength and conditioning training programs for athletes in all sports, all ages, and all levels. Position Responsibilities: Development and implementation of strength and conditioning training programs for athletes in all sports, all ages, and all levels with the ability to lead development and implementation Programming(to include a 10 month periodized plan) of strength and power training, speed, agility, and movement sessions, and pre-gen/regeneration with the ability to lead programming Ability to work within an athlete development model to understand the developmental progressions of which training should fit for the safety and development of youth athletes Delivery of strength and power training, speed, agility, and movement sessions, and pre-gen/regeneration in one to one, small group and large group sessions Delivery of both Academy and Camp strength and conditioning sessions as well as strength and power and speed camp specializations Communication with coaches, fellow APD colleagues and athletes Integration and observation of athletes in their sport environment as feasible Tracking, data entry and reporting of testing, attendance, and other required needs for the training program as well as in the AMS (Athlete Management System) Collaborate with other APD divisions (Sports Medicine, Sport Science, Nutrition, Mental Conditioning, Leadership, Cognitive Perceptual Training) and participate in interdisciplinary pods with the other APD staff members who work in the same sport(s) Implementing and following the IMG Performance Testing Protocols Be a role model through words, actions, and a positive attitude Day-to-day upkeep of facilities, cleaning, and sanitation as necessary Deliver and support IMG Institute initiatives and sessions as necessary Support sponsorship companies and initiatives as necessary Support team and group training and events as necessary Utilize Coach Now to provide updates to athletes and parents on programming and training Provide supervision of assistant coaches and/or summer staff to include feedback and education Provide coach or parent education as necessary Assist colleagues for coverage as necessary Assist with organizational tasks as necessary Balance the needs of the business with the needs of the athletes and department Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes Promote a diverse and inclusive environment Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, health, physical education, or related field
Previous experience as a strength and conditioning coach
Experience developing training programs and implementing strength and speed/agility training across one or more of the sports at IMG Academy (Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Tennis, Golf, Track)
Demonstrated experience inspiring, motivating and improving performance of youth, middle school, and high school athletes
Proficiency in writing training programs for athletes of all ages in a variety of sports
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with colleagues, sport coaches and athletes
Demonstrated high energy, charismatic training approach
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects
Adaptable and flexible to a dynamic training and work environment
Passionate and positive attitude
Open and responsive to feedback
Open minded with a growth mindset and always wanting to get better
A superior work ethic
Strong customer service skills
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to connect with various ages, skill levels, cultures, and sports
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to interface with a variety of audiences
CSCS certification or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in kinesiology, health, physical education, or related field
Bilingual
Experience in speed and movement training
Experience with junior and youth athletes
Experience with sport science
Sport or coaching experience
Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
CPR/First Aid certification

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of strength and conditioning training programs for athletes in all sports, all ages, and all levels with the ability to lead development and implementation
Programming(to include a 10 month periodized plan) of strength and power training, speed, agility, and movement sessions, and pre-gen/regeneration with the ability to lead programming
Ability to work within an athlete development model to understand the developmental progressions of which training should fit for the safety and development of youth athletes
Delivery of strength and power training, speed, agility, and movement sessions, and pre-gen/regeneration in one to one, small group and large group sessions
Delivery of both Academy and Camp strength and conditioning sessions as well as strength and power and speed camp specializations
Communication with coaches, fellow APD colleagues and athletes
Integration and observation of athletes in their sport environment as feasible
Tracking, data entry and reporting of testing, attendance, and other required needs for the training program as well as in the AMS (Athlete Management System)
Collaborate with other APD divisions (Sports Medicine, Sport Science, Nutrition, Mental Conditioning, Leadership, Cognitive Perceptual Training) and participate in interdisciplinary pods with the other APD staff members who work in the same sport(s)
Implementing and following the IMG Performance Testing Protocols
Be a role model through words, actions, and a positive attitude
Day-to-day upkeep of facilities, cleaning, and sanitation as necessary
Deliver and support IMG Institute initiatives and sessions as necessary
Support sponsorship companies and initiatives as necessary
Support team and group training and events as necessary
Utilize Coach Now to provide updates to athletes and parents on programming and training
Provide supervision of assistant coaches and/or summer staff to include feedback and education
Provide coach or parent education as necessary
Assist colleagues for coverage as necessary
Assist with organizational tasks as necessary
Balance the needs of the business with the needs of the athletes and department
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
Promote a diverse and inclusive environment
Other duties as assigned