Head Of Strength And Conditioning

Job Title: Head of Strength & Conditioning
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Athletic and Personal Development (APD)
Position Summary: Lead and oversee the strength & conditioning staff and department at IMG Academy
Position Responsibilities
Team & Culture

• Develop a team culture of positivity, trust and respect
• Build, Foster, Nurture and Support the S&C team
• Facilitate a collaborative culture and build strong working relationships across a transdisciplinary performance team (e.g., Sport Science, Nutrition, Athletic Training, Mental Conditioning, Leadership) and other stakeholder groups (e.g., Sport Coaches, Directors, external IMG partners, sponsors and more)
• Create a culture of proactive feedback and development for staff

Leadership And Management

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and development of staff
• Oversee the management of multiple training facilities
• Lead the assessment, monitoring, evaluation and reporting procedures for strength & conditioning
• Champion APD initiatives for the S&C department
• Oversee the supervision and management of large team of S&C Coaches
• Relevant experience in administration and management
• General administration duties
• Bring a passion for leading people
• Ensure S&C coaches are meeting standards and expectations for day-to-day business needs (on time, attendance reporting, communication, testing procedures and data entry, AMS usage, and other business processes)
• Navigate any challenges within the department and hold S&C coaches accountable
• Relevant experience coaching athletes on the floor
• Create a culture of excellence with communication, attention to detail, urgency, and accountability
• Support, guide, and create buy-in for the APD VMOST, IMGA core values, and the future of IMGA APD
• Prioritization: Ability to see what needs to be done now vs what we want to do in the future

Vision/Philosophy/Methodology

• Bring the ability for bigger picture thinking
• Improve the quality of training programs through the application of evidence-based best practices in S&C and youth athlete development
• Take us to the next level – externally and internally by using systems and processes that influence the entire department and Academy
• Provide expert solutions to coach, player & program needs in the field of S&C
• Building the overall IMGA S&C vision and methodology that supports the overall Academy mission

Staff Growth and Development

• Deliver and assist in managing professional development for staff internally and externally, as well as look to bring in continuing education opportunities
• Accountability of staff to day-to-day standards and bigger picture initiatives
• Observation of sessions with feedback regularly given to staff using a structured feedback system (at least quarterly for formal feedback, with additional informal feedback)
• A broad awareness of the business aspect of IMGA and how to navigate and promote it
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and a large team of S&C coaches (20+ coaches)

Youth Athlete Development

• Experience working with youth in S&C
• Play a key role in shaping and influencing long term athlete development and the athlete development model at IMG Academy
• Athlete Development Model knowledge and expertise

Delivery

• Assist, as required, with delivery of S&C programs including those for boarding school, camp, professional and other clients both internally and externally
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all
• Responsible for staff assignments, scheduling and projects
• Oversee the programming of S&C programs at IMG Academy
• Support IMG Institute, sponsorship, coach and parent education, team and group training and events where necessary

Business development

• Encourage the S&C staff to contribute to the field through presentations, education and being experts in the field
• Work with Endeavor & IMGA administration and stakeholders to advance initiatives under the scope of the larger corporate business
• Evaluate potential products and services that could enhance the services provided at IMG Academy
• Implement, lead and support initiatives as directed, working across people, process and technology, to grow IMG Academy
• Enhance the profile of IMG Academy through articles, publications and presentations that create recognition as a world leader for youth athlete development

Data & Technology

• Use data to inform practice within S&C
• Support the implementation and execution of an athlete management system that supports the core business activities at IMG Academy and results in a systemized approach to data collection, analysis and implementation
• Establish performance benchmarks for ensuring the optimal impact of IMG programs for our student-athletes

All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Adaptable and flexible to a dynamic work environment
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Minimum 5 years overseeing direct reports
• Open and responsive to feedback
• A desire to work with and develop youth athletes and coaches
• Minimum 10 years professional, collegiate, prep or high school coaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree in physical development or related area (S&C, exercise science/physiology, sport science, sports nutrition, sports medicine, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to interface with a variety of audiences
• Create a selfless and positive team that fosters transdisciplinary collaboration
• Bring passion, a positive attitude, a high work ethic, and adaptability
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced organization
• Knowledge of S&C research and best practice
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• A superior work ethic
• Ability to bring business orientation and operational excellence while focusing on student-athlete welfare
• Promote a diverse and inclusive hiring process and environment

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in physical development or related area (S&C, exercise science/physiology, sport science, sports nutrition, sports medicine, etc.)
• Ability to mentor to a wide range of coaches in terms of sports, age and ability
• Experience in managing large S&C teams and working with transdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of sport, technology and innovation
• Experience with working with the developing athlete

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 pounds
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time
• Ability to move around large campus including gym, turf, fields, etc.

Background Requirements

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

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.