Mental Performance Coach
IMG Academy · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $60,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Part-time remote role for Mental Performance Coach.
- Deliver 1:1 online coaching to student-athletes.
- Develop mental performance training programs.
- Manage client load and administrative tasks.
- Requires Master's and CMPC certification.
About the role
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 part-time, remote Mental Performance Coach creates and delivers 1:1 online sessions with student-athletes that participate in the IMG Academy+ program, with the potential inclusion of group coaching responsibilities to a wider student-athlete audience. The Mental Performance Coach develops and delivers practical, educational, engaging, and age/developmentally appropriate mental performance training in a 1:1 virtual setting to individuals across a variety of ages and sports based on their unique needs and goals.
This position will assume and manage a student athlete load of a minimum of 20 (each to receive 3hrs of coaching/month over 4 weekly 40 minute sessions) + conduct a monthly parent session (approx. 20 mins) with parent(s) of each student athlete and complete appropriate administrative tasks including, but not limited to, client communication, session scheduling, note taking, and session tracking.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Availability for weekly sessions with all clients, being flexible to accommodate fluid schedules including nights and weekends in the service of individual clients or group delivery
- Interest in providing expertise for product development meetings and feedback sessions
- Master’s degree in Sport Psychology or a related field
- AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and motivational skills
- Understanding of latest research in the field of mindset coaching
- Experience in group or individual mental performance coaching
- Strong ability to connect with youth athletes
- Strong time management, adaptability, and flexibility
- Being open and responsive to feedback.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with virtual/remote coaching
- Experience working with a youth population
- Experience as an athlete or coach
- Multi-lingual
Background Requirements
Requires a background check 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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Key skills/competency
- Mental Performance Coaching
- Sport Psychology
- Youth Athlete Development
- Virtual Coaching
- Client Communication
- Session Scheduling
- Mindset Coaching
- Performance Training
- Group Coaching
- Remote Work
Skills & topics
- Mental Performance Coach
- Sport Psychology
- Youth Athlete Development
- Virtual Coaching
- Client Communication
- Session Scheduling
- Mindset Coaching
- Performance Training
- Group Coaching
- Remote Work
- Master's Degree
- CMPC
- Student-Athlete
- Sports Education
- Part-time
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Master's degree in Sport Psychology, CMPC certification, and experience with youth athletes and virtual coaching. Quantify your achievements in mental performance coaching.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for developing young athletes' mental skills and your understanding of IMG Academy's mission. Mention your flexibility for evening/weekend sessions.
- Prepare for virtual interviews: Be ready to discuss your coaching philosophy, experience with different sports, and how you connect with young athletes. Demonstrate your knowledge of current sport psychology research.
- Showcase your skills: Highlight your communication, presentation, and motivational abilities. Provide examples of how you've adapted coaching for various age groups and needs.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Mental Performance Coach at IMG Academy?
- The Mental Performance Coach position at IMG Academy is a part-time, remote role. This means you can work from anywhere, with the flexibility to schedule sessions around client availability, including evenings and weekends.
- What qualifications are essential for the Mental Performance Coach role at IMG Academy?
- To be considered for the Mental Performance Coach position, you must have a Master's degree in Sport Psychology or a related field and be an AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Experience in individual or group mental performance coaching, especially with youth athletes, is also crucial.
- What is the expected client load for a part-time Mental Performance Coach at IMG Academy?
- The part-time Mental Performance Coach is expected to manage a student-athlete load of at least 20 clients. Each client receives approximately 3 hours of coaching per month, delivered over four weekly 40-minute sessions. A monthly 20-minute parent session is also included for each student-athlete.
- Does IMG Academy offer opportunities for career growth within the Mental Performance Coach role?
- While this is a part-time remote position, IMG Academy emphasizes growth opportunities. The role involves potential group coaching responsibilities and input for product development, offering avenues to expand your impact within the organization.
- How does IMG Academy support diversity and inclusion in its hiring process for roles like Mental Performance Coach?
- IMG Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. They encourage applications from candidates whose experience may not perfectly align with every qualification, emphasizing that passion and potential are highly valued.