Director, Transportation

IMG Academy, LLC; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG Academy, a renowned sports education brand, seeks a Director of Transportation to lead and enhance its transportation services. The role emphasizes operational efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction, overseeing diverse transportation modes for student-athletes and staff. Join a vibrant campus environment dedicated to student success and growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with Employer Match

Gym Discount Program

Flexible Spending Account options

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a campus-style environment.
• Experience managing scheduled shuttle or bus services.
• Ability to manage diverse fleets including vans and coach buses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve all transportation services, ensuring safe and timely transport.
• Manage and optimize scheduled campus transportation.
• Supervise transportation team members and collaborate with external vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Efficiency

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Transportation Software

Scheduling Systems

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024 , IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences :

• Boarding school and camps , via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting , via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

The Director of Transportation is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of IMG Academy’s transportation services, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, safety, and outstanding customer experience for our student-athletes, staff, and guests. This role oversees a multi-modal system that includes on-campus tram service, airport transfers, black cars, coach and school bus services, vans, and the golf cart fleet.

We are seeking a leader with demonstrated success in managing scheduled transportation systems for people, not freight, across complex, campus-style environments. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing regular routes, special events and seasonal fluctuations, and diverse vehicle fleets, while ensuring that transportation services run reliably and efficiently.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve all transportation services, including trams, vans, golf carts, school buses, coach buses, airport transfers, and black car service.
• Ensure safe, timely, and customer-centric transport for student-athletes, staff, and campus visitors.
• Manage and optimize regularly scheduled campus transportation
• Partner with external transportation vendors (bus companies, black car providers, etc.) to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
• Oversee scheduling systems and processes to reduce downtime and maximize fleet utilization.
• Directly supervise transportation team members, providing guidance, coaching, and development.
• Analyze service data and trends to identify and implement efficiency improvements and cost-saving measures.
• Manage the department’s operating budget, including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring, onboarding, and professional development for all transportation personnel.
• Ensure all transportation services comply with applicable DOT regulations, safety standards, and internal IMG Academy protocols.
• Support procurement processes for vehicles, equipment, and vendor contracts.
• Foster strong working relationships with other departments across campus and with transportation vendors.
• Maintain and improve scheduling and maintenance software systems used across the fleet.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience in transportation or operations management.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, ideally in a school, university, or campus-style environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing scheduled shuttle, tram, or bus services.
• Proven ability to manage diverse fleets including vans, golf carts, school and coach buses.
• Strong command of transportation software and scheduling systems.
• Effective problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style with experience working across departments and with external partners.
• Clear MVR record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DOT compliance related to school or coach buses.
• Background in managing multi-modal transportation systems in a campus or institutional setting.
• Bilingual (Spanish or other language) a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift and move boxes or equipment over 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods.
• Able to move throughout campus facilities including fields, gyms, and transportation hubs.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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

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 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.

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.