Assistant Head of Strength & Conditioning, Soccer Position Available In Manatee, Florida

Assistant Head of Strength & Conditioning, Soccer
Req #1224
Bradenton, FL, USA Job Description
Posted Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM 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 Assistant Head of Strength & Conditioning, Soccer leads the development and execution of training programs for soccer athletes of all ages and skill levels, while also supporting other sports and contributing to department leadership. This role plays a key part in shaping the performance strategy for one of the world’s top youth soccer academies, mentoring coaches, collaborating with sport and performance staff, and building the physical and mental resilience of athletes pursuing college, pro, and national team goals. It’s a hands-on, high-impact opportunity for a leader ready to make a difference every day.

Position Responsibilities:

Coach and Program Design and implement performance programs tailored to the physical demands of soccer
Deliver high-quality training in strength, speed, agility, and recovery
Adjust plans based on data, coach feedback, and developmental needs Lead and Mentor Guide assistant S&C coaches—helping them sharpen their craft
Collaborate with soccer staff to integrate training into the sport environment
Be a voice of reason, confidence, and energy that athletes and staff can rely on
Establish yourself as a go-to leader within our APD (Athletic & Personal Development) team Communicate and Collaborate Keep parents, coaches, and athletes informed and aligned
Use the integrated Teamworks Platform to track and communicate progress
Partner with nutrition, mental conditioning, and sports medicine teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thrives in high-performance, high-responsibility environments
Knows how to lead and knows how to connect—with the youngest academy player or the next pro star.
Sees coaching as a calling—not just a career
Brings structure, clarity, and energy to everything they do
Bachelor’s in kinesiology or related field
CSCS (or equivalent)
5+ years experience designing and delivering S&C programs, preferably in soccer
Prior Soccer experience
Strong communicator, adaptable thinker, lifelong learner

Preferred Skills:

Master’s degree
Experience with youth development models
Comfortable using sport science tools and interpreting performance data
Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

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

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.

Get to know us better:

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS

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Salary Bradenton, FL, USA