Events Coordinator

IMG Academy; Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; 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

and more!

Job summary

IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, is seeking an Events Coordinator to plan and execute events on and off campus, guiding day‑to‑day operations for events across multiple sports. You will coordinate external events with the Sales team, and internal events for Football, Basketball and Lacrosse, delivering timely production timelines and budgets.

The role reports to the Events Manager and requires strong organization, vendor coordination, and excellent communication to ensure safe, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and management.
• Ability to establish and follow budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast–paced, dynamic environment, meeting multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external events contracted by Sales, and internal events for Sports departments, focusing on Football, Basketball, Lacrosse.
• Prepare event production timelines, maps, and orders.
• Develop event operations plans including security, restrooms, ticketing, parking.
• Procure supplies and equipment for events.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and promotions with Marketing.

Skills

Event planning

Organizational skills

Budget management

Communication

Multitasking

Team coordination

Vendor coordination

Tools

SAP

Venue scheduling

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.

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 Events Coordinator is responsible for the planning and execution of events both on and off IMG Academy campus. The team of Event Coordinators guide the day-to-day operations of approximately 2 50 event s annually. This position reports directly to the Events Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute external events contracted by the Sales department , as well as internal events for the Sports departments, with a primary focus on Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse
• Prepare event production timelines, event maps, and event orders
• Develop event operations plans to include security, restrooms, ticketing, parking, etc.
• Procure all necessary supplies and equipment for events
• Assist with marketing campaign s, including communication and promotions, partnering with Marketing Dept . as appropriate
• Assist the department with overall execution , timeline and budget adherence for all events
• Coordinate and d elegate tasks to part-time staff prior to and during event s
• Oversee set up and breakdown of all events and home games, ensuring that safety standards are upheld and the vision of the event lead or client is realized
• S erve as the key point of contact for each assigned event which includes communication with vendors, associations, and internal stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across IMG Academy campus, particularly in Sport , Sales, and Operations
• Research, develop and e xecute innovative experiences and entertainment elements for assigned events
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in event planning and management
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to establish and follow budgets
• Highly motivated and able to take initiative
• Ability to work in a fast – paced, dynamic environment , meeting multiple deadlines
• Exceptionally detailed in work
• Ability to communicate to a variety of audiences
• Ability to be trained in multiple digital software platforms including but not limited to management systems, SAP and venue scheduling
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse event experience
• 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.

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.