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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 
• Assist 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 
• Assist with scheduling, travel coordination, roster management, meet logistics, equipment management, facility planning, and operational planning for competitions and team 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 
• Other duties as assigned 

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 

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