Elite Goalkeeping Coach & Player Development Lead

IMG Academy; Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis​

Flexible Spending Account and Health S

401k with an Employer Match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D

Gym Discount Program

Pet Insurance

Wellbeing Program

Job summary

IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Goalkeeping Coach to lead training for student-athletes, design a comprehensive goalkeeper development program, and support college placement efforts.

The role requires experience coaching at the college or club level, a bachelor’s degree in a sports-related field, strong communication, and willingness to travel for tournaments and clinics; candidates should embrace IMG's commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at the college and/or club level.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent.
• Skills in training and instructing Soccer.
• Strong commitment to Student Athletes.
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements a Soccer training program for all Student Athletes.
• Lead Professional Goalkeeping Development Program for all other coaches.
• College Placement Liaison for assigned team and assist the Director of Goalkeeping in all Goalkeepers college placement.
• Implementation of Goalkeeping clinics domestically and Internationally as assigned by Director.
• Assess the performance and skill development of each Student Athlete and partners with the appropriate department, including Academics and APD, for their continued development.
• Help with the psychological preparation of the Student Athlete in both pre-match and post-match.
• Develop motivational approach to practice and matches.
• Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of Soccer in decision-making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives.
• Interacts with the Student Athlete as an educator of the sport and mentor.
• Partners with the Student Athlete’s parent/guardian regarding their overall development.
• Skilled and proficient in all training techniques
• Effectively communicates to Student Athletes
• Assures proper safety is maintained
• Assists in college placement of the Student Athlete
• Travel to tournaments as needed
• Assists in the recruiting of prospective Student Athletes
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Coaching experience

Soccer training

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sports/education or related field

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Goalkeeping Coach to lead training for student-athletes, design a comprehensive goalkeeper development program, and support college placement efforts.

The role requires experience coaching at the college or club level, a bachelor’s degree in a sports-related field, strong communication, and willingness to travel for tournaments and clinics; candidates should embrace IMG's commitment to excellence.