Head Coach, Softball

IMG Academy, LLC; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with an Employer Match

Gym Discount Program

Job summary

IMG Academy, LLC is seeking a Head Coach for Softball to lead its program in Bradenton, Florida. This role involves developing student-athletes both on and off the field, focusing on their athletic and personal growth.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of coaching experience, a strong commitment to student-athlete welfare, and proven leadership skills. The academy is dedicated to maintaining a high-performance environment that promotes competitive success and personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in playing, coaching, or managing softball at elite levels.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development and welfare.
• Proven leadership ability in managing staff and building culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality softball practices and competitive preparation activities.
• Develop student-athletes' technical and tactical performance.
• Foster a positive and growth-oriented team culture.

Skills

Softball coaching expertise

Player development systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or related field

Tools

Softball technology and analytics platforms

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

Position Summary

The Head Coach, Softball is responsible for leading aspects of IMG Academy’s Softball program, including player 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 softball 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 softball environment.
• Design and oversee individualized development plans and performance benchmarks for student-athletes.
• Utilize softball technology, analytics, video review, and modern player development methodologies to maximize athlete growth and competitive performance.
• Prepare teams and student-athletes for practices, games, 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 softball 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 and professional programs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture aligned with IMG Academy values and standards.
• Collaborate with Softball 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, scouts, tournament operators, and industry partners.
• Support camp programming, showcases, clinics, and special softball events.
• Assist with scheduling, travel coordination, and operational planning for games, tournaments, showcases, and team events.
• Serve as a visible leader and ambassador for IMG Academy Softball on campus and within the broader softball community.
• Adhere to all IMG Academy policies, procedures, safety standards, and governing body regulations including FHSAA and NCAA guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High level of expertise in Softball coaching, player development systems, and competitive training methodologies.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience playing, coaching, or managing softball at the collegiate, professional, academy, 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, player evaluation, and college placement processes.
• Experience utilizing softball 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

• CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel
• Experience working camps

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.

Background and Drug Tests

• 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.

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.