Assistant Soccer Coach, Boys

Position Summary: The Assistant Coach supports the Head & Associate Head Coaches in all aspects of the Soccer program, including athlete development, team operations, training planning, administrative tasks, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with organizational standards, athlete well-being, and competitive excellence.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality practices session and the implementation of a safe gameday environment    
• Support the associate and Head coaches in the delivery of the IMG Academy – Soccer game model and associated development cycles.  
• Provide additional support to associate and head coaches to develop unrivaled connections with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding progress goals, development plans, and the student’s overall growth in soccer, academics, and campus life   
• Provided support to associate and head coaches to prepare for tournaments and league play  
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the instructional equipment, technology, and methodologies used in the IMG Academy’s Soccer program.  
• Serve as a mentor fostering positive habits, life skills, and sport-specific learning for each student-athlete   
• Continuously evaluate the athletic and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with Associate & Head Coaches to ensure appropriate internal and external resources are engaged   
• Where applicable assist in the college placement of the student-athlete as needed   
• Collaborate with Associate & Head Coaches to regularly review and enhance program delivery, objectives, and resources, providing recommendations to improve quality supporting business growth   
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes   
• Travel to tournaments and participate in ensuring the safety of all traveling student-Athletes  
• Assist in camp delivery   
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct   
• Other duties as assigned  

 Qualifications: 

• High standard of proficiency in tennis coaching, training techniques, and athlete development 
• Experience playing, coaching, or managing at the collegiate, club, or professional level 
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred 
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment 
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development, welfare, and academic success 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience developing elite soccer players 
• Knowledge of soccer performance analytics, video analysis, and player development technology 
• Experience with recruiting and college placement processes 
• Bilingual preferred 
• CPR Certification preferred 
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel for tournaments, recruiting events, and team travel 
• Experience working camps, clinics, showcases, and player development programs 

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  

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