Assistant Coach, Swimming

IMG Academy; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis​

401k with an Employer Match

Gym Discount Program

Wellbeing Program

and more!

Job summary

IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida is seeking an Assistant Coach, Swimming to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the program, including athlete development, team operations, practice planning, game preparation, and the daily administrative responsibilities that keep practices on track.

The role emphasizes student‑athlete well‑being, academic success, and competitive excellence, with mentoring, scheduling, travel logistics, performance analytics, and collaboration with leadership to

Qualifications

• High proficiency in swimming coaching techniques and athlete development.
• Experience coaching or managing swimming at collegiate, club, or academy level.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct high-quality swimming practices and development sessions.
• Support technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning.
• Assist with meet preparation, film review, and performance analysis.
• Maintain open communication with student-athletes and families regarding progress.
• Coordinate tournament preparation, travel, and pre/post-meet readiness.

Skills

Swimming coaching

Athlete development

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or related field

Tools

Video analysis

Performance technology

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.

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.

• 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 Coach, Swimming supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the swimming program, including athlete development, team operations, practice planning, game preparation, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the swimming program aligns with organizational standards, student‑athlete well-being, academic success, and competitive excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality swimming practices, skill development sessions, team workouts, and individual development plans
• Support the development of student-athletes' technical swimming skills, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and mental performance
• Assist with meet preparation, scouting reports, film review, opponent analysis, and post-meet evaluations
• Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding progress, goals, development plans, and the student’s overall growth in athletics, academics, and campus life
• Guide student-athletes through tournament and competition preparation, including scheduling, travel coordination, pre-­meet readiness, post-­meet review, and performance benchmarks
• Monitor and support student‑athlete academic progress, accountability, discipline, and overall well-being
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of swimming instructional equipment, performance technology, analytics tools, and coaching methodologies used within the Academy’s swimming programs
• Serve as a mentor and educator, fostering leadership, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, and life skills in each student‑athlete
• Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of student‑athletes and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate internal and external resources are engaged
• Assist in the college placement and recruitment process for student‑athletes as needed
• Collaborate with leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, curriculum, training delivery, objectives, and resources, providing recommendations to improve quality and support program growth
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student‑athletes
• Travel with teams to practices, tournaments, showcases, and competitions as needed
• Assist in swimming camp, clinic, and event delivery throughout the year
• Ensure compliance with all organizational, conference, and governing body rules, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High standard of proficiency in swimming coaching techniques, skill instruction, and athlete development
• Experience playing, coaching, or managing swimming at the collegiate, club, academy, or professional level
• Strong knowledge of swimming fundamentals and athlete development principles
• Bachelor's degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or a related sports or business field, or equivalent experience
• Strong commitment to student‑athlete development and success
• Ability to build positive relationships with student‑athletes, parents, and staff
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual
• CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive for tournaments, games, and team travel
• Experience working swimming camps and clinics
• Experience with video analysis and swimming performance technology
• Collegiate recruiting or player placement experience

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

• 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!

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