Football Operations Internship, Fall 2026

IMG Academy • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

Football Operations Internship – Fall 2026 IMG Academy is seeking a motivated and organized intern to support the Football Department during the Fall 2026 season. This role blends football operations, administration, and student-athlete support, providing hands-on exposure to a high-performance football environment. The intern will work closely with football program leadership, operations staff, and coaching staff to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations and a world-class experience for IMG Academy football student-athletes.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in football operations, coaching, or athletic administration.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends during the football season.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and remain active for extended periods during practices, games, and events.

Nice To Haves

• Previous football experience (player, coach, manager, or operations role) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Boarding School Football Program:
• Assist with the execution of weekly and seasonal football training schedules.
• Track athlete attendance and help ensure student-athletes are where they need to be (practices, lifts, meetings, academics, recovery sessions).
• Support operational needs for practices and games including equipment setup, video coordination, and practice organization.
• Assist coaching staff with practice logistics and post-practice breakdown.
• Serve as a resource for student-athlete questions and day-to-day logistical support.
• Help coordinate team travel, events, and game-day operations.
• Support delivery of student-athlete services including leadership development, recovery, and performance sessions.
• Assist with communication and coordination between football staff and other departments including performance, academics, and residential life.
• Program Management Assistance:
• Work alongside football operations staff to support administrative and organizational duties.
• Assist with roster management, data entry, and schedule distribution.
• Help prepare reports, athlete evaluations, and internal documentation.
• Assist with film organization and basic video coordination when needed.
• Help gather and organize content (photos, video clips) for recruiting, athlete development, or marketing use.
• Support planning and execution of football program events such as recruiting showcases, prospect days, and team functions.
• Assist with collecting feedback from student-athletes and staff to support continuous program improvement.
• Student-Athlete Experience & Culture Support:
• Foster a welcoming and professional environment for both full-time student-athletes and visiting prospects.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for younger student-athletes.
• Help monitor and support student-athlete well-being in collaboration with residential life, academics, and health services.
• Promote IMG Academy’s core values of integrity, teamwork, performance, and growth.
• Camp and Event Operations Support:
• Assist with logistics and setup for football camps, clinics, and recruiting events.
• Support the check-in and check-out process and coordinate daily camp flow when applicable.
• Help coordinate on-field activities such as drills, competitions, and showcase events.
• Assist with event logistics including internal scrimmages, showcases, and prospect days.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and professional training environment.
• Learning Outcomes:
• Gain firsthand experience in football operations within a nationally recognized athletic program.
• Learn best practices in managing daily logistics within a high-performance football environment.
• Develop skills in leadership, communication, time management, and teamwork.
• Gain exposure to college recruiting processes and student-athlete development models.
• Understand how multiple departments collaborate to support elite student-athletes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern