Soccer Operations Coordinator

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 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 Operations Coordinator, Soccer supports the daily operations and administrative functions of IMG Academy's Soccer program. This role is responsible for coordinating team logistics, maintaining operational records, managing equipment and inventory, assisting with travel arrangements, and supporting the execution of training sessions, matches, tournaments, showcases, camps, and academy programs. Working closely with the Operations team, coaching staff, and academy leadership, the Operations Coordinator helps ensure efficient, organized, and seamless program operations while contributing to an exceptional student-athlete experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the daily operational needs of Soccer Academy teams, ensuring efficient coordination of schedules, resources, equipment, and logistics.
• Maintain accurate team rosters, player databases, participation records, attendance tracking, and operational documentation.
• Assist with coordinating match, tournament, showcase, and training schedules in collaboration with coaching staff and operations leadership.
• Organize, inventory, distribute, and maintain team uniforms, training apparel, soccer equipment, and match-day supplies.
• Coordinate equipment preparation, field setup, and logistical support for training sessions, home matches, tournaments, showcases, camps, clinics, and off-campus competitions.
• Assist with team travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, itineraries, meal coordination, and expense documentation.
• Track daily camp attendance, maintain participant records, and assist with camp operations and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute operational reports, scheduling updates, team communications, and other administrative materials.
• Support match-day, showcase, and tournament operations, including venue preparation, equipment setup, team check-in, and event coordination.
• Provide operational support to event staff, interns, volunteers, and other personnel during competitions and special events.
• Maintain soccer facility and equipment such as soccer goals, nets, benches, and other coaching equipment. 
• Communicate with vendors, transportation providers, tournament organizers, hotels, and other operational partners to coordinate program needs.
• Collaborate with Enrollment, Student Life, Health Services, Facilities, and other campus departments to support student-athlete needs and program operations.
• Work closely with coaching staff, technical leadership, and operations personnel to ensure effective communication and seamless execution of daily activities.
• Assist the Operations Manager and Assistant Director of Operations with purchasing, expense tracking, budget administration, and operational planning.
• Support the onboarding, scheduling, and coordination of seasonal staff, interns, and event personnel.
• Ensure adherence to IMG Academy policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable governing body regulations.
• Maintain accurate operational records, inventory systems, travel documentation, purchasing records, and event reports.
• Identify operational challenges and proactively communicate potential solutions to improve efficiency and the student-athlete experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced athletic environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, families, coaches, staff, vendors, and external partners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to daily responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, operational priorities, and travel requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established processes, maintain accurate records, and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by program schedules and events.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Athletics Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in athletic operations, event coordination, team administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting soccer tournaments, showcases, camps, or youth athletic competitions preferred.
• Familiarity with soccer governing organizations, including U.S. Soccer, MLS NEXT, GIRLS ACADEMY, USYS, US Club Soccer, NCAA, and NFHS preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, scheduling software, inventory management systems, travel management platforms, and database management tools preferred.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel for competitions and events preferred.

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

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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 perfectly 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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