Head Of Leadership & Character Development

Who We Are:

About IMG Academy

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:

• Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.

The Head of Leadership and Character Development will lead and manage the Leadership Department and provide a world class character-development and leadership curriculum to IMG student-athletes and clients.

Position Responsibilities

Leadership

• Foster an inclusive, welcoming department culture that values diversity in team composition across race, gender, skillsets, experiences, and backgrounds through intentional hiring practices and ensuring all team members feel appreciated.
• Lead the expansion of the Leadership department and its programming through developing the strategic vision and innovation roadmap for character-development and leadership, identifying new opportunities to leverage intellectual property on and off campus.
• Enhance IMG's reputation as a global leader in youth character-development and leadership while supporting and advancing the broader field through research, best practice sharing, and showcasing the pioneering work being done at IMG.
• Empower student-athletes to win their future by delivering a world-class character-development and leadership program.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the department and across the business by driving integration of the core values into day-to-day activities and experiences.

Management

• Oversee management of the Leadership team and department, including staff feedback, organization and scheduling, curriculum management, business proposals, hiring, onboarding, quality assurance, staff evaluations, and meetings.
• Deliver to outside groups/teams as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support the design of customized character-development and leadership programs, curriculum, and content for various audiences including corporate training.
• Develop and manage revenue streams and reporting for the Leadership department.
• Develop and deliver engaging, educational content on character-development and leadership principles tailored for diverse individuals across backgrounds, ages, and levels to highlight the immense value of these skills for personal and professional growth.
• Foster meaningful relationships with the executive team to enhance collaboration and administrative performance.
• Recruit, develop, motivate and retain expert coaches by building pipelines, providing professional development opportunities, and nurturing the superstars within the current team.
• Lead curriculum development, review, and knowledge management activities including capturing best practices and research.

Key Results Areas

• Able to troubleshoot situations and deal with unique scenarios that may arise.
• Work in partnership with other departments and lead education initiatives.
• Create a team culture grounded in best practices for character-development and leadership with the ability to mentor and inspire personnel.
• Ensure all curriculum is upon evidence-based practice, and the most up-to-date research/practices in the field.
• Relate to a diverse client base and tailor messaging appropriately for groups and individuals from various backgrounds and cultures.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Subject matter expertise in character and leadership development with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to deliver compelling messaging tailored for diverse audiences and age groups.
• Minimum requirement of a master's degree in Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Knowledge of best practices in character-development and leadership.
• Organized, collaborative multitasker able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, while connecting well with a wide range of individuals.
• Perceived credibility as a subject matter expert in the field of character-development and leadership
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with individuals regarding character-development and leadership roles.
• 3+ years of experience working in roles of similar responsibility.
• Highly adaptable and flexible with strong time management abilities and management skills to lead a productive, conducive learning environment.
• Strong experience working with and presenting to corporate/adult groups. Openness to feedback and exceptional customer service abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a leadership role.
• Ph. D. or equivalent (e.g., EdD) in Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Bilingual.
• 5+ years of experience working in roles of similar responsibility.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.

Background Requirements

• Requires a background check upon offer.
• Requires a drug test upon offer.

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.

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