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 Summary:

The Mental Performance & Leadership Coach will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact mental performance and leadership programming to Nord Anglia Education (NAE) partner schools worldwide. This position is based on-site at IMG Academy but requires extensive national and international travel, with site visits involving 2-3 days of onsite program delivery per school.

As an experienced and dynamic speaker and group facilitator, the coach will engage students, parents, educators, and administrators through interactive curriculum-based sessions, immersive training workshops, and ongoing support. Beyond delivery, they will contribute to program development, pre- and post-site engagement strategies, and relationship management to ensure long-term success. Acting as the primary liaison between IMG Academy and participating schools, this role demands strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Position Responsibilities:

Program Development & Delivery

• Conduct pre- and post-site engagement work to maximize program effectiveness and ensure seamless integration with school initiatives.
• Design and implement evidence-based mental performance and leadership & Character Development programs tailored for NAE partner schools.
• Ensure content is culturally appropriate and inclusive, aligning with IMG Academy and NAE values.
• Demonstrate strong presenting and workshop facilitation skills to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Deliver engaging, interactive, and experiential content to students, parents, and administrators.
• Conduct onsite program delivery (2-3 days per school visit), adapting sessions to various age groups and school cultures.
• Support and deliver onsite programming at IMG Academy as needed, including but limited to full-time student-athletes, campers, coaches, and external groups/teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Significant National & International Travel

• Must be comfortable with a demanding travel schedule, often spending multiple days per week at different locations.
• Help coordinate travel logistics, scheduling, and accommodations to ensure efficient program execution.
• Travel frequently across the United States and internationally to deliver onsite programming at NAE schools.
• Act as the primary IMG Academy representative at each school visit, fostering seamless collaboration with administrators, coaches, students, and parents.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary point of contact between IMG Academy and NAE partner schools.
• Build strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, coaches, and parents to foster long-term collaboration.
• Work with administrators and educators to integrate mental performance and leadership & character development strategies into school curricula.
• Participate in faculty and staff training, providing expertise on mental performance and leadership & character development.
• Support the professional development of NAE staff during onsite training at IMG Academy.

Curriculum & Resource Development

• Contribute to the design and refinement of standardized mental performance and leadership & character development curricula.
• Help develop supporting materials as needed (presentations decks, handbooks, video content, digital resources) to enhance learning.
• Establish program evaluation metrics to track and improve student outcomes.
• Coordinate curricula development with IMG Academy+ staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Master’s degree in Sport Psychology, Leadership, Education, Coaching, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mental performance, leadership coaching, or sport psychology.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience working with students, educators, and parents in a developmental setting.
• Ability to adapt and customize content for different cultures, age groups, and learning environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders.
• Ability to travel extensively, including international assignments.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or equivalent credentials.
• Bilingual proficiency is an asset.
• Previous experience working in international education or youth development settings.
• Background in applied sport psychology, coaching, or character education.
• Strong understanding of leadership development models and high-performance coaching frameworks.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to travel regularly, including national and international trips.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Must be able to engage in active sessions, including participation in training drills, live coaching, and experiential learning exercises.

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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