Golf Coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL

Position Summary: The Golf Coach executes all aspects of the Golf 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.
Position Responsibilities:

Within the structure of the academy golf program, prepare and deliver a high quality Golf training program aimed at achieving the group and individual objectives for student-athletes in their group. Have open two-way communication between student-athletes, parents and guardians, on the progress of the student-athlete and the plans and goals that have been set. Advise the student-athletes on tournament schedules, pre-tournament preparation, post tournament review, and benchmarks for optimizing and measuring performance Gain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the instruction equipment and methodologies incorporated into the academy golf program Interact with the golf student-athletes as a mentor and as an educator of their sport and life. Continually assess the skill and emotional development of each student-athlete, and liaise with Golf program management to ensure all internal and external partners are utilized to support each student-athletes ongoing comprehensive development. Act as an advocate communicating with the student-athlete, parent or guardian regarding their overall development in sport, school and campus life Assist in the college placement of the student-athlete as required Work closely with all members of the golf team to continually review program structure, content, delivery, objectives, and resources, making recommendations where changes could improve quality or opportunities to grow the business. Support recruiting and retention initiatives aimed at current and prospective student-athletes as required Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

High standard of proficiency in Golf, training and instructional techniques 7 years’ experience playing, coaching or managing at a collegiate, club or professional level Understanding of TPI methodology or long term athletic development modeling Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent Strong commitment to student athletes

Preferred Skills:

Bilingual CPR Certification Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel Experience working camps

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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