Leadership and Character Development Coach

Position Summary:

The Leadership & Character Development Coach will be supporting our student athletes across campus to cultivate long-term development in leadership and character.

Position Responsibilities:  


* Collaborating with the Leadership & Character Development Department in designing, delivering, and review of our comprehensive leadership and character-development program.


* Implementing and enhancing our 10-month evidence-based curriculum with full-time students for a variety of sports, ages, and levels that is impactful.


* Implementing and enhancing our 2-month evidence-based summer curriculum that is engaging and impactful.


* Delivering curriculum in a highly creative, interactive, experiential, and dynamic fashion.


* Contributing to enhancing IMG's reputation in youth leadership and character -development. 


* Supporting and adding to the department's vision by identifying and integrating best practices in leadership and captain training and character-development. 


* Accounting for diversity and delivering culturally appropriate and inclusive leadership & character development content.


* Supporting the director and assistant directors of leadership & character development with the overall management of the department team to include, but not limited to: Curriculum management, captain’s training, professional development of staff internally, training of coaches externally, business proposals, and quality assurance. 


* Engaging in live-coaching and interaction in the sport environment at practices, competitions, and around campus. 


* Working closely with sport coaches to implement the curriculum that best supports the growth of athletes. 


* Collaborating with other departments/colleagues across campus


* Presenting on topics of character and leadership with other departments on campus as requested


* Supporting Coach or Parent Education opportunities on a variety of evidence-based leadership and character development topics. 


* Supporting the build out and delivery of the first IMGA Leadership & Character Development Conference on IMGA’s campus.


* Flexible schedule that includes one night program per week, as well as select weekend events.


* The position may have opportunities to travel with teams to support athletes and coaches. 


* Promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.   

Key Performance Indicators: 


* Cultivating and contributing to a team environment centered on youth leadership and character development best practices. 


* Maintaining a curriculum grounded in contemporary research and methodologies. 


* Exhibiting flexibility in managing unique challenges. 


* Innovating and sharing ideas to enhance student experience.


* Fostering inter-departmental collaboration and adapting communication for varied audiences. 


* Engaging and professional workshop and presentation deliver...