Head Coach, Sprints - Track & Field

About the role

IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.

IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences: Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences

Position Summary

The Head Coach, Sprints - Track & Field is responsible for leading all aspects of IMG Academy's Track & Field program, including athlete development, program operations, training implementation, recruiting, staff leadership, and overall program culture. This role creates and maintains a high-performance environment focused on athletic excellence, student-athlete development, competitive success, leadership development, and personal growth. The Head Coach is expected to establish and sustain a nationally recognized track & field program through innovative coaching, strategic leadership, relationship building, and operational excellence while ensuring alignment with IMG Academy's mission, values, and high-performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead high-quality track & field practices, training sessions, event group development plans, and competition preparation activities
• Lead the development of student-athletes' technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance across track & field disciplines, including sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance, relays, jumps, throws, and combined events
• Design and oversee individualized athlete development plans, performance benchmarks, and long-term athlete development pathways for student-athletes
• Teach and implement event-specific technical instruction, race strategy, biomechanics, movement efficiency, competition tactics, and event execution utilizing modern coaching methodologies
• Utilize performance analytics, timing systems, video analysis, biomechanical assessment, and athlete monitoring technology to maximize athlete growth and competitive performance
• Prepare teams and student-athletes for practices, meets, championships, invitationals, camps, clinics, showcases, and recruiting events through structured planning, competition strategy, and performance evaluation
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Mental Performance, Nutrition, and Performance Science teams to support holistic athlete development, performance optimization, and injury prevention
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the track & field curriculum, training systems, athlete development models, and coaching methodologies to ensure best-in-class program delivery
• Maintain open, consistent, and professional communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding athlete development, performance goals, academics, recruiting, and overall campus experience
• Serve as a mentor, educator, and role model by fostering discipline, accountability, leadership, teamwork, resilience, and life skills development
• Monitor the athletic, academic, and emotional well-being of student-athletes and collaborate with internal departments to ensure appropriate support resources are provided
• Aid student-athletes and families throughout the college recruiting and placement process while building and maintaining strong relationships with collegiate and professional programs
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture aligned with IMG Academy values and standards
• Collaborate with Track & Field leadership to review and enhance program structure, training content, operational delivery, staffing, objectives, and resource allocation
• Lead recruiting and retention initiatives for prospective and current student-athletes
• Recruit, develop, mentor, evaluate, and retain high-performing coaches and support staff
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with collegiate programs, professional organizations, governing bodies, meet directors, event organizers, scouts, and industry partners
• Support track & field camp programming, clinics, combines, community engagement initiatives, and special events
• Serve as a visible leader and ambassador for IMG Academy Track & Field both on campus and within the broader track & field community
• Partner with Admissions, Marketing, Communications, Outreach, and leadership teams to support recruiting, branding, visibility, and strategic growth initiatives
• Adhere to all IMG Academy policies, procedures, safety standards, and governing body regulations including FHSAA, NCAA, USATF, NFHS, and other applicable standards

Qualifications

• High level of expertise in track & field coaching, athlete development systems, and event-specific training methodologies
• Minimum of 5 years of experience coaching at the NCAA level, or managing track & field at the collegiate, professional, or national level
• Strong understanding of event-specific coaching methodologies, biomechanics, periodization, athlete evaluation, performance analytics, and long-term athlete development principles
• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development, welfare, leadership, and overall experience
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing staff, building culture, and driving program success
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of recruiting, athlete evaluation, and college placement processes
• Experience utilizing performance analytics, timing systems, athlete monitoring platforms, biomechanical analysis, and video review technology preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership teams
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

Preferred Skills

• Experience coaching at the NCAA level, elite or nationally ranked track & field programs
• Expertise in one or more event groups, including sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance, jumps, throws, or combined events
• Bilingual preferred
• CPR Certification preferred
• Valid driver's license with ability to drive for competitions, recruiting events, and team travel
• Experience working track & field camps, clinics, showcases, and major competitions
• Experience utilizing performance analytics, biomechanical assessment tools, timing systems, and athlete development technology
• Established collegiate recruiting network and student-athlete placement experience

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

• 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!