Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Line

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

Position Overview: IMG Academy is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Line to join the Junior National Football Program. This coach will be responsible for the technical development, physical preparation, and personal growth of student-athletes competing at a national level, while supporting the overall mission and standards of IMG Academy Football.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

On-Field Coaching & Player Development:

Coach and develop defensive linemen with an emphasis on technique, fundamentals, effort, and discipline
Teach position-specific skills including stance, get-off, hand usage, block destruction, pass rush, and run fits
Assist with practice planning, drill design, and daily on-field instruction
Support game planning, opponent breakdowns, and in-game adjustments

Program & Team Support:

Assist the Head Coach and Coordinators in implementing team culture, standards, and expectations
Contribute to film breakdown, self-scout, and opponent analysis
Support strength & conditioning alignment with position-specific needs
Participate in staff meetings, evaluations, and professional development

Student-Athlete Development:

Mentor student-athletes in academics, character, leadership, and life skills
Support the recruiting and college placement process by providing evaluations, film, and feedback
Serve as a positive role model representing IMG Academy values on and off the field

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities:

Assist with equipment management and practice/game logistics
Ensure compliance with IMG Academy policies and procedures
Support events, camps, combines, and other program initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (required)
2+ years of football coaching experience (high school, prep, college, or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of defensive line play and modern defensive schemes
Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, staff, and administrators
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

College or national-level prep coaching experience
Background in player evaluation and college recruiting support
Experience coaching elite or high-performance athletes
USA Football, CPR/AED, or equivalent coaching certifications

Key Competencies:

High energy, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
Teaching mindset with the ability to connect with student-athletes
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Alignment with IMG Academy’s mission of holistic athlete development

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Ability to handle outdoor conditions for a reasonable period of time

Ability to move around campus including gym, turf, fields, etc.
Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays

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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 and seasonal/temporary 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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