Assistant Football Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience coaching and/or playing football at the collegiate or professional level.
• Strong knowledge of football fundamentals, position development, and practice organization.
• Ability to teach and develop student-athletes in a structured training environment.
• Strong commitment to the development of student-athletes both on and off the field.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary sports performance environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and positively influence postgraduate student-athletes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, education, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with high school or postgraduate student-athletes.
• Bilingual abilities.
• CPR/AED Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to assist with team travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of daily football training sessions and position-specific development.
• Support the development and execution of practice plans, film review, and game preparation.
• Evaluate and monitor the athletic development and skill progression of postgraduate student-athletes.
• Partner with performance coaches, athletic trainers, and academic staff to support the holistic development of each student-athlete.
• Assist in preparing student-athletes mentally and physically for practices and competitions.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and competitive team culture aligned with IMG Academy values.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for postgraduate student-athletes on and off the field.
• Support college placement efforts by assisting with athlete evaluations, film preparation, and communication with recruiting staff.
• Contribute to the retention and overall experience of student-athletes within the football program.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, and internal staff regarding development and program expectations.
• Assist with operational needs including team travel, events, and competitions.
• Ensure a safe training and competition environment for all participants.
• Travel with teams to games, showcases, and recruiting events as required.
• Adhere to all IMG Academy policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by football leadership.