Elite Volleyball Program Director

IMG Academy; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL seeks a Head Coach, Volleyball to lead all aspects of the program including athlete development, training implementation, recruiting, staff leadership, and program culture. The role focuses on high performance, student-athlete growth, competitive success, and personal growth.

Responsibilities include planning practices, developing athletes technically and tactically, overseeing development plans, utilizing video analysis and performance analytics, coordinating

Qualifications

• High level of expertise in volleyball coaching and athlete development systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience coaching or managing volleyball at elite levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead volleyball practices, training sessions, and competitive preparation.
• Lead the development of student-athletes’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance.
• Utilize video analysis and performance analytics to maximize athlete growth and performance.
• Coordinate recruiting events and assist student-athletes through college placement.
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine, and other campus partners to support holistic development.

Skills

Volleyball coaching

Athlete development

Recruiting

Team leadership

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or related

Tools

Hudl

DataVolley

Video analysis

Job description

The Head Coach, Volleyball is responsible for leading aspects of IMG Academy’s Volleyball program, including athlete development, team operations, training implementation, recruiting, staff leadership, and overall program culture. This role creates and maintains a high-performance environment focused on athletic excellence, student-athlete development, competitive success, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and lead high-quality volleyball practices, training sessions, team development plans, and competitive preparation activities.
• Lead the development of student-athletes’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance within an elite volleyball environment.
• Design and oversee individualized development plans and performance benchmarks for student-athletes.
• Utilize volleyball technology, performance analytics, video review, and modern athlete development methodologies to maximize athlete growth and competitive performance.
• Prepare teams and student-athletes for practices, matches, tournaments, showcases, and recruiting events through structured planning and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Mental Performance, and Performance Science teams to support holistic athlete development and injury prevention.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance volleyball curriculum, training systems, and coaching methodologies to ensure best-in-class program delivery.
• Maintain open, consistent, and professional communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding player development, performance goals, academics, recruiting, and overall campus experience.
• Serve as a mentor, educator, and role model by fostering discipline, accountability, leadership, teamwork, and life skills development.
• Monitor the athletic, academic, and emotional well-being of student-athletes and collaborate with internal departments to ensure appropriate support resources are provided.
• Assist student-athletes and families through the college recruiting and placement process while building strong relationships with collegiate programs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture aligned with IMG Academy values and standards.
• Collaborate with Volleyball leadership to review and enhance program structure, training content, operational delivery, staffing, objectives, and resource allocation.
• Lead recruiting and retention initiatives for prospective and current student-athletes.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing coaches and support staff.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with collegiate programs, professional organizations, tournament operators, recruiting services, and industry partners.
• Support camp programming, showcases, clinics, and special volleyball events.
• Assist with scheduling, travel coordination, and operational planning for matches, tournaments, showcases, and team events.
• Serve as a visible leader and ambassador for IMG Academy Volleyball on campus and within the broader volleyball community.
• Adhere to all IMG Academy policies, procedures, safety standards, and governing body regulations including FHSAA, NFHS, NCAA, and USA Volleyball guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High level of expertise in volleyball coaching, athlete development systems, and competitive training methodologies.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience playing, coaching, or managing volleyball at the collegiate, professional, academy, club, or elite amateur level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development, welfare, and overall experience.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing staff, building culture, and driving program success.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of recruiting, athlete evaluation, and college placement processes.
• Experience utilizing volleyball technology, analytics platforms, and video analysis systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual
• CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, matches, and team travel
• Experience working camps, clinics, and showcase events
• Experience with video analysis platforms (e.g., Hudl, DataVolley, Balltime, or similar technologies)
• Experience coaching internationally ranked, nationally ranked, collegiate, professional, or elite club volleyball athletes

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