Assistant Baseball Coach, Pitching

IMG Academy; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Gym discount

Career development

Job summary

IMG Academy seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student‑athletes and maintaining a competitive program on campus in Bradenton, FL.

You will assist with practices, game prep, scoring, and recruiting while upholding IMG Academy’s standards of excellence and integrity. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a passion for mentoring young athletes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals and coaching techniques.
• Experience coaching baseball at college, club, amateur, or pro level.
• Bachelor’s degree in sports/business field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Commitment to student‑athlete development and well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct high‑quality baseball practices and player development sessions.
• Develop student‑athletes’ baseball skills: hitting, pitching, fielding, baserunning, strength.
• Assist with game prep, in‑game coaching, scouting, and post‑game evaluations.
• Maintain open communication with athletes and parents about progress and academics.
• Support recruitment, retention, and college placement efforts as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve program structure and training content.

Skills

Baseball fundamentals

Coaching techniques

Player development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors in sports management

Job description

About IMG Academy

IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.

IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
• Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
• Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences

Position Summary

The Assistant Baseball Coach supports the Head Baseball Coach in all aspects of the baseball program, including player development, practice and game preparation, team operations, recruiting support, and fostering a positive, disciplined, and competitive team culture. This role contributes to the overall growth of student-athletes both on and off the field while ensuring alignment with organizational standards, player well-being, and competitive excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality baseball practices, training sessions, and player development programs
• Support the development of student-athletes’ baseball-specific skills, including hitting, pitching, fielding, baserunning, strength, conditioning, and game strategy
• Assist with game preparation, in-game coaching, opponent scouting, and post-game evaluations
• Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding athletic progress, goals, development plans, academics, and overall campus life
• Guide student-athletes through tournament and competition preparation, including scheduling, travel logistics, pre-game readiness, post-game review, and performance benchmarks
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of baseball training equipment, technology, analytics, and instructional methodologies utilized within the program
• Serve as a mentor and educator, promoting leadership, accountability, teamwork, discipline, and positive life habits among student-athletes
• Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate support resources are provided
• Assist with player recruitment, retention, and college placement efforts as needed
• Collaborate with leadership to regularly review and improve program structure, training content, player development strategies, and operational effectiveness
• Support baseball camps, clinics, showcases, and special events hosted by the program
• Travel with teams for games, tournaments, showcases, and recruiting events as needed
• Assist with equipment management, field setup and maintenance, uniform distribution, and inventory control
• Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, safety standards, and codes of conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of baseball fundamentals, coaching techniques, and player development strategies
• Experience playing, coaching, or managing baseball at the collegiate, club, amateur, or professional level
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or a related sports/business field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Strong commitment to the development and well-being of student-athletes
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred Skills

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

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

Background Requirements

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

This position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Benefits

As a full‑time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part‑time and seasonal/temporary roles.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401k with an Employer Match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Gym Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Wellbeing Program
• and more!

Get To Know Us Better

www.imgacademy.com

www.imgacademy.com/careers

IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.