Senior Specialist, Instructional Design
About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
The Senior Specialist, Instructional Design will play a key role in shaping impactful learning experiences for team members across IMG Academy and its affiliated organizations. This hands-on role is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of engaging instructional content to support enterprise-wide learning goals. The ideal candidate is a creative and technically savvy professional with a strong command of instructional design principles, learning technologies, and visual storytelling.
This role collaborates closely with subject matter experts and the Learning & Development team to produce digital, virtual, and instructor-led training. In addition to content development, the Senior Specialist will support the planning, production, and facilitation of live virtual and in-person learning events, helping ensure a cohesive and engaging learner experience across modalities.
Position Responsibilities
- Design and develop compelling learning experiences, including e-learning modules, instructor-led content, job aids, and videos
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex topics into clear, engaging instructional materials
- Manage course content and learner experiences within the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring seamless integration and navigation
- Support classroom instruction by producing presentation decks, facilitation guides, and engaging learning activities
- Assist in the planning, production, and facilitation of live learning sessions, both virtual and in-person
- Apply visual design principles to create high-impact graphics, layouts, and learning visuals
- Evaluate learning solutions using data and feedback to refine and improve instructional effectiveness
- Stay current on learning technologies and recommend innovative approaches for content delivery and engagement
- Ensure content is consistent with brand guidelines and aligned with IMG Academy’s standards for excellence
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or corporate training
- Proficient with design authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Creative Suite, or other equivalent platforms
- Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance the instructional design process, including content generation, personalization, or workflow efficiency
- Experience working with Learning Management Systems
- Strong visual design skills with a keen eye for layout, color, and user experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects with varying timelines and deliverables
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with both independent work and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment
- Experience facilitating or supporting live learning environments
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting learning programs in sports, education, or youth development settings
- Familiarity with video production and editing tools
- Experience delivering or co-facilitating workshops and training sessions
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Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.
- 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.
Get to know us better:
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Other details
- Job Family CORPORATE
- Pay Type Salary
- Bradenton, FL, USA