Lacrosse Assistant Coach — Shape Elite Student-Athletes

IMG Academy; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Wellbeing program

Job summary

IMG Academy is seeking an Assistant Coach, Lacrosse to support the Head Coach in athlete development, team operations, and game preparation. You will foster a positive, competitive environment aligned withAcademy standards, student-athlete well-being, academics, and competitive excellence.

The role emphasizes skill instruction, tactical teaching, and collaboration with leadership to drive program growth, recruit, and mentor student-athletes across seasons.

Qualifications

• High standard of proficiency in lacrosse coaching techniques, skill instruction, and player development.
• Experience playing, coaching, or managing lacrosse at the collegiate, club, academy, national, or professional level.
• Strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals, offensive/defensive systems, game strategy, and player development principles.
• Bachelor's degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development and success on and off the field.
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, and staff.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality lacrosse practices, skill development sessions, team training, and individual development plans.
• Support the development of student-athletes' lacrosse skills, tactical understanding, conditioning, and mental performance.
• Teach offensive/defensive systems, transition play, game strategies, and lacrosse fundamentals.
• Assist with game preparation, scouting reports, film review, opponent analysis, and post-game evaluations.
• Maintain open two-way communication with student-athletes and parents regarding progress and goals.
• Guide student-athletes through tournament and competition preparation, scheduling, travel coordination, and performance benchmarks.
• Monitor and support academic progress, accountability, and wellbeing.
• Develop and maintain understanding of instructional equipment, performance tech, and lacrosse analytics used within the Academy.
• Serve as a mentor, fostering leadership, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, and life skills.
• Continuously evaluate athletic, academic, and emotional development and collaborate with leadership to engage resources.
• Assist in college placement and recruitment for student-athletes as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership to review and enhance program structure, curriculum, and resources.
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes.
• Travel with teams to practices, tournaments, showcases, and competitions as needed.
• Assist in lacrosse camps, clinics, and event delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all rules, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies and codes of conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lacrosse coaching

Player development

Leadership

Communication

Team planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports management or related field

Tools

Video analysis

Performance tech

Lacrosse analytics

Job description

IMG Academy is seeking an Assistant Coach, Lacrosse to support the Head Coach in athlete development, team operations, and game preparation. You will foster a positive, competitive environment aligned withAcademy standards, student-athlete well-being, academics, and competitive excellence.

The role emphasizes skill instruction, tactical teaching, and collaboration with leadership to drive program growth, recruit, and mentor student-athletes across seasons.