Postgraduate Assistant Football Coach, Seasonal
IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL
6d•Onsite
About The Position
The Seasonal Postgraduate Assistant Football Coach supports the delivery of the IMG Academy football program for postgraduate student-athletes. This role is responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of training sessions, position development, game preparation, and overall mentorship of student-athletes during the football season. The coach will work closely with the football staff, performance team, and academic support staff to ensure each student-athlete is progressing athletically, academically, and personally while preparing for college football opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience coaching and/or playing football at the collegiate or professional level.
- Strong knowledge of football fundamentals, position development, and practice organization.
- Ability to teach and develop student-athletes in a structured training environment.
- Strong commitment to the development of student-athletes both on and off the field.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary sports performance environment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to mentor and positively influence postgraduate student-athletes.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in sports management, education, or a related field.
- Previous experience working with high school or postgraduate student-athletes.
- Bilingual abilities.
- CPR/AED Certification.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to assist with team travel.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and delivery of daily football training sessions and position-specific development.
- Support the development and execution of practice plans, film review, and game preparation.
- Evaluate and monitor the athletic development and skill progression of postgraduate student-athletes.
- Partner with performance coaches, athletic trainers, and academic staff to support the holistic development of each student-athlete.
- Assist in preparing student-athletes mentally and physically for practices and competitions.
- Foster a positive, disciplined, and competitive team culture aligned with IMG Academy values.
- Serve as a mentor and role model for postgraduate student-athletes on and off the field.
- Support college placement efforts by assisting with athlete evaluations, film preparation, and communication with recruiting staff.
- Contribute to the retention and overall experience of student-athletes within the football program.
- Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, and internal staff regarding development and program expectations.
- Assist with operational needs including team travel, events, and competitions.
- Ensure a safe training and competition environment for all participants.
- Travel with teams to games, showcases, and recruiting events as required.
- Adhere to all IMG Academy policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by football leadership.
