Description
About IMG Academy
Named by Sports Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Sports 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
Do you want to join a team of professionals committed to EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE THROUGH MENTAL TRAINING? At IMG Academy, the mental performance team provides the global standard of mental performance to youth athletes and coaches, mutually invests in each other, and prioritizes supporting and advancing the field of sport psychology.
Requirements
Position Responsibilities
Ability to connect with and inspire athletes across a variety of ages and levels
Develop and deliver practical, educational, entertaining, and age-appropriate content on mental performance topics (e.g., confidence, focus, handling pressure) for groups of various sizes
Conduct small group activity-based workshops and facilitate activities related to perceptual-cognitive skills
Collaborate with other mental performance coaches on delivery and departmental projects/initiatives (as needed)
Collaborate with other IMG Athletic and Personal Development (APD) divisions: Strength & Conditioning, Performance Nutrition, Leadership, Sport Science, Sports Medicine, and Operations staff
Record and review mental sessions conducted with a supervisor
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum of completed master's degree in sport psychology or related field upon commencement of position
Experience in mental performance and/or coaching
Strong work ethic and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
The ability to connect well with the younger athlete and be credible across IMG Academy’s 8 sports
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced organization
Being open and responsive to feedback
Strong classroom management skills to facilitate a conducive learning environment
Strong public speaking skills
Preferred Skills
Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) or in pursuit of certification
Playing, coaching, or managing experience
CPR/First Aid certification
Bilingual
Represents Core Values
Open Mind: Never stop learning and growing
Passionate Soul: Love what you do
Absolute Integrity: Always do the right thing
Champion’s Spirit: Strive for greatness
Helpful Heart: Life those up around you
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or weights in excess of 40 pounds
Ability 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
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 perfect 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.
