Athletic Administrative Intern, Spring 2027

IMG Academy; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis

401k with Employer Match

Gym Discount Program

Wellbeing Program

Job summary

IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida is seeking an Athletic Administration Intern for Spring 2027. You will assist with research, coordination and operations across all Academy sport programs.

Liaise with Directors, support college recruitment projects, and help monitor initiatives to optimize student-athlete outcomes while gaining hands-on experience in sports administration. A background check and drug test are required; this is a full‑time internship with benefits and pathways to future

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and develop strong sports business skills.
• A relationship-oriented individual with proven track record of successful professional relationships.
• Effectively and efficiently make progress on simultaneous projects.
• Results-oriented with a consistent track record of delivery.
• Detail oriented and intellectually curious.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and/or Canva.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, coordination and operations of all Academy sport programs.
• Liaise with Directors of sport programs in day-to-day monitoring, measuring and optimization of initiatives.
• Assist and support research projects related to college recruitment, coach education, compliance, and student-athlete retention.
• Assist with monitoring trends in international sport development and participation.
• Assist to administer and analyze customer and staff surveys and recommended program improvements.
• Actively participate as a support team member to Sport Directors.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes.

Skills

Sports business

Relationship building

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Canva

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.

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

The Athletic Administration Intern, Spring 2027 will Assist with research, coordination and operations of all Academy sport programs.

Position Responsibilities

• Support Associate AD’s in research, development and implementation of initiatives across all Academy sport programs
• Liaise with Directors of sport programs in day-to-day monitoring, measuring and optimization of initiatives
• Assist and support research projects related to college recruitment, coach education, compliance, and student-athlete retention
• Assist with monitoring trends in international sport development and participation
• Assist to administer and analyze customer and staff surveys and recommended program improvements
• Actively participate as a support team member to Sport Directors
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Desire to learn and develop strong sports business skills
• A relationship-oriented individual with proven track record of successful professional relationships.
• Effectively and efficiently make progress on simultaneous projects
• Results-oriented with a consistent track record of delivery
• Detail oriented and intellectually curious
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and/or Canva

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!

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.