Golf Coach

IMG Academy; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with match

Gym discount

Wellbeing program

Pet insurance

Job summary

IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, is seeking a dedicated Golf Coach to lead and evolve our student‑athlete golf program. You will design and deliver a high‑quality training curriculum, mentor players, and collaborate with staff to optimize performance on and off the course.

The role requires strong communication with families, a focus on holistic development, and the ability to travel for tournaments and events as needed.

Qualifications

• High level of proficiency in golf and coaching techniques.
• Understanding of TPI methodology or long-term athletic development modeling.
• Strong commitment to student-athletes and their long-term development.
• Commitment to comprehensive excellence in coaching and program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver a high-quality Golf training program within the academy golf structure.
• Maintain open two-way communication with student-athletes, parents and guardians about progress and plans.
• Advise student-athletes on tournament schedules, pre/post tournament preparation, and performance benchmarks.
• Understand the instruction equipment and methodologies used in the program.
• Mentor student-athletes and assess skill and emotional development; liaise with program management.
• Advocate for student-athletes regarding their development in sport, academics and campus life.
• Assist in college placement of student-athletes as required.
• Collaborate with golf team members to review program structure and resources; suggest improvements.
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Golf proficiency

Coaching techniques

TPI/athletic development

Student-athlete development

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 Golf Coach staff will be responsible for all aspects of training, developing and coaching student‑athletes.

Position Responsibilities

• Within the structure of the academy golf program, prepare and deliver a high quality Golf training program aimed at achieving the group and individual objectives for student‑athletes in their group.
• Have open two‑way communication between student‑athletes, parents and guardians, on the progress of the student‑athlete and the plans and goals that have been set.
• Advise the student‑athletes on tournament schedules, pre‑tournament preparation, post tournament review, and benchmarks for optimizing and measuring performance.
• Gain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the instruction equipment and methodologies incorporated into the academy golf program.
• Interact with the golf student‑athletes as a mentor and as an educator of their sport and life. Continually assess the skill and emotional development of each student‑athlete, and liaise with Golf program management to ensure all internal and external partners are utilized to support each student‑athlete’s ongoing comprehensive development.
• Act as an advocate communicating with the student‑athlete, parent or guardian regarding their overall development in sport, school and campus life.
• Assist in the college placement of the student‑athlete as required.
• Work closely with all members of the golf team to continually review program structure, content, delivery, objectives, and resources, making recommendations where changes could improve quality or opportunities to grow the business.
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives aimed at current and prospective student‑athletes as required.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High standard of proficiency in Golf, training and instructional techniques.
• Understanding of TPI methodology or long term athletic development modeling.
• Strong commitment to student‑athletes and their long term development.
• Commitment to comprehensive excellence.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs.
• Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Ability to move around campus including gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally for tournaments, clinics and events.

Background Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.

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