Goalkeeping Coach, Girls Soccer

Goalkeeping Coach, Girls Soccer

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.

The Goalkeeping Coach, Girls Soccer are responsible for all aspects of training and coaching Student Athletes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares and implements a Soccer training program for all Student Athletes
• Lead Professional Goalkeeping Development Program for all other coaches
• College Placement Liaison for assigned team and assist the Director of Goalkeeping in all Goalkeepers college placement
• Implementation of Goalkeeping clinics domestically and Internationally as assigned by Director
• Assess the performance and skill development of each Student Athlete and partners with the appropriate department, including Academics and APD, for their continued development
• Help with the psychological preparation of the Student Athlete in both pre-match and post-match
• Develop motivational approach to practice and matches
• Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of Soccer in decision-making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives
• Interacts with the Student Athlete as an educator of the sport and mentor
• Partners with the Student Athlete's parent/guardian regarding their overall development.
• Skilled and proficient in all training techniques
• Effectively communicates to Student Athletes
• Assures proper safety is maintained
• Assists in college placement of the Student Athlete
• Travel to tournaments as needed
• Assists in the recruiting of prospective Student Athletes
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience coaching at the college and/or club level
• Bachelor's degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
• "A" License
• Skills in training and instructing Soccer
• Strong commitment to Student Athletes
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 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 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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