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National Head Coach, Girls Lacrosse

Bradenton, FL, USA Req #1034
Monday, March 10, 2025

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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

Position Summary: The Head Coach for the Girls’ National Lacrosse program is responsible for engaging, inspiring, and developing student-athletes through expert coaching, training, mentorship, and fostering a culture of integrity, passion, teamwork, and academic excellence both on and off the field. 

This is a dynamic role that requires a passionate and committed leader with a focus on both the development of athletic skills and fostering personal growth in student-athletes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a dedicated advocate for the success of the Girls' National Lacrosse program. 

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Cultivate a highly competitive and inclusive girls’ lacrosse program rooted in integrity, growth, and learning, with a focus on character development. 
  • Inspire and motivate student-athletes to reach their full potential in lacrosse while promoting academic success and personal development. 
  • Establish and execute strategic training techniques that enhance both technical skills and team-building efforts, creating a winning program. 
  • Build a challenging and competitive game schedule, with opportunities for nationally competitive matches and possible media exposure. 
  • Foster a community environment where students, parents, educators, and administrators work together for the holistic development of each athlete. 
  • Monitor student-athletes' academic progress and ensure awareness of NCAA eligibility requirements and college placement, in collaboration with College Counseling. 
  • Recruit, develop, and manage coaching staff and support personnel, ensuring the program maintains the highest standards of excellence. 
  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the program, including season planning, scheduling, facility management, team registrations, and communication with stakeholders. 
  • Ensure safety protocols are adhered to during all practices and games, maintaining a secure and healthy environment for all participants. 
  • Communicate effectively with parents, student-athletes, faculty, college and professional coaches, and other external stakeholders. 
  • Represent the lacrosse program in public relations activities, including media interviews and speaking engagements. 
  • Uphold the values, policies, and ethical standards of the institution, as well as those of lacrosse’s governing bodies. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 
  • Proven successful coaching experience, with a track record of managing and developing all aspects of a competitive sports program. 
  • Strong commitment to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes. 
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. 
  • Experience with video technology for coaching, including editing, filming, and analysis. 
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships within and outside the lacrosse program. 
  • Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment and manage complex schedules. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience in the college planning and placement process. 
  • Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators. 
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for tournaments, games, and other lacrosse-related events. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
  • Must be able to handle a high-energy environment and maintain physical endurance during training and games. 
  • Ability to lift, move, push, and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs. 
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions and move across different campus facilities (e.g., fields, gym, turf). 

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Background Requirements:

  • Requires a background check upon offer
  • Requires a drug test upon offer
Benefits:
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.

 

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Other details

  • Job Family ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS
  • Pay Type Salary
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  • Bradenton, FL, USA