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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 Assistant Volleyball Coach, Girls supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the Volleyball program, including athlete development, training implementation, team operations, tournament preparation, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with IMG Academy standards, athlete well-being, academic success, and competitive excellence while delivering a world-class student-athlete experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality volleyball practices, development plans, and training sessions.
- Support the development of athletes' technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance skills.
- Provide instruction in all aspects of volleyball including serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, defensive systems, transition play, and game strategy.
- Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding progress, goals, and development plans, as well as the student-athlete's overall growth in sport, academics, and campus life.
- Guide student-athletes through tournament preparation, including scheduling, match readiness, scouting reports, post-match review, and performance benchmarks.
- Assist with match-day operations including warm-up management, bench support, statistical review, and competitive strategy implementation.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of volleyball-specific equipment, technology, and methodologies used throughout the Academy.
- Utilize video analysis, performance data, and technology platforms to support athlete development and team performance objectives.
- Serve as a mentor and educator, fostering positive habits, leadership skills, accountability, and sport-specific learning for each student-athlete.
- Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate internal and external resources are engaged.
- Assist with the college placement process by supporting recruiting efforts, creating athlete evaluations, and communicating with college coaches as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Volleyball leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, content, delivery methods, objectives, and resources, providing recommendations to improve program quality and support business growth.
- Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of camps, clinics, showcases, and special events.
- Travel to tournaments, showcases, and team events as required.
- Assist with inventory management, equipment organization, and facility setup and breakdown.
- Support compliance with IMG Academy, NFHS, NCAA, USAV, and other applicable governing body policies and procedures.
- Build positive relationships with student-athletes, families, staff, and campus partners to promote a high-performance and supportive environment.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards, and codes of conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High standard of proficiency in training and coaching techniques
- Experience playing, coaching or managing at a collegiate, club or professional level
- Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
- Strong commitment to student athletes
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience coaching elite junior, collegiate, or professional volleyball athletes.
- Knowledge of video analysis and performance technology platforms such as Hudl, BallTime, DataVolley, or similar systems.
- Experience working camps, clinics, showcases, and recruiting events.
- Bilingual.
- CPR Certification.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to drive for tournaments, matches, and team travel.
- Experience supporting college recruiting and athlete placement processes.
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
This position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
BENEFITS:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
- 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!
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.
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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 Assistant Volleyball Coach, Girls supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the Volleyball program, including athlete development, training implementation, team operations, tournament preparation, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with IMG Academy standards, athlete well-being, academic success, and competitive excellence while delivering a world-class student-athlete experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality volleyball practices, development plans, and training sessions.
- Support the development of athletes' technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance skills.
- Provide instruction in all aspects of volleyball including serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, defensive systems, transition play, and game strategy.
- Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding progress, goals, and development plans, as well as the student-athlete's overall growth in sport, academics, and campus life.
- Guide student-athletes through tournament preparation, including scheduling, match readiness, scouting reports, post-match review, and performance benchmarks.
- Assist with match-day operations including warm-up management, bench support, statistical review, and competitive strategy implementation.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of volleyball-specific equipment, technology, and methodologies used throughout the Academy.
- Utilize video analysis, performance data, and technology platforms to support athlete development and team performance objectives.
- Serve as a mentor and educator, fostering positive habits, leadership skills, accountability, and sport-specific learning for each student-athlete.
- Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate internal and external resources are engaged.
- Assist with the college placement process by supporting recruiting efforts, creating athlete evaluations, and communicating with college coaches as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Volleyball leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, content, delivery methods, objectives, and resources, providing recommendations to improve program quality and support business growth.
- Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of camps, clinics, showcases, and special events.
- Travel to tournaments, showcases, and team events as required.
- Assist with inventory management, equipment organization, and facility setup and breakdown.
- Support compliance with IMG Academy, NFHS, NCAA, USAV, and other applicable governing body policies and procedures.
- Build positive relationships with student-athletes, families, staff, and campus partners to promote a high-performance and supportive environment.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards, and codes of conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High standard of proficiency in training and coaching techniques
- Experience playing, coaching or managing at a collegiate, club or professional level
- Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
- Strong commitment to student athletes
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience coaching elite junior, collegiate, or professional volleyball athletes.
- Knowledge of video analysis and performance technology platforms such as Hudl, BallTime, DataVolley, or similar systems.
- Experience working camps, clinics, showcases, and recruiting events.
- Bilingual.
- CPR Certification.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to drive for tournaments, matches, and team travel.
- Experience supporting college recruiting and athlete placement processes.
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
This position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
BENEFITS:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
- 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!
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.
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Assistant Volleyball Coach
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree field matters as much as your coaching record. A bachelor's or higher in kinesiology, exercise science, or sports management strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Document how your coursework directly informs your technical coaching duties.
Target college athletic departments specifically
NCAA Division I and II programs are the most consistent H-1B visa sponsors for coaching staff because they have HR teams experienced with visa filings. Search Migrate Mate to identify athletic departments with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for coaching roles.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location. Run an OFLC Wage Search for the Coaches SOC code at your specific city before you receive an offer, so you can negotiate from an informed baseline.
Confirm each campus site gets its own LCA
If your role involves coaching at multiple facilities or satellite campuses, each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with HR early in the offer process to avoid delays when USCIS reviews your I-129 petition.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
O*NET lists knowledge requirements for coaching roles that tie directly to degree fields. Pull the task and knowledge descriptions for your SOC code and use them to show USCIS that the position requires theoretical and practical application of a specific academic discipline.
Account for cap timing in your contract start date
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so coordinate your expected hire date with your employer's immigration counsel well before you sign an offer letter. Status can be granted for up to three years initially, but the start date window affects when you can legally begin work.
H-1B Visa Assistant Volleyball Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Volleyball Coach role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. The role qualifies when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as kinesiology, exercise science, sports management, or biomechanics, and the job duties involve applying that specialized knowledge. Employers at the university level typically build the posting this way, making the specialty occupation requirement defensible to USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Volleyball Coaches?
NCAA Division I and II athletic departments are the most active sponsors because they have established HR processes for international hires. Some professional volleyball clubs and national sports academies also file, particularly when recruiting foreign-trained coaches with elite competitive backgrounds. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in coaching and athletics.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a potential sponsor?
Compile your official university transcripts, degree certificates, and any credential evaluations showing U.S. equivalency. If your coaching certifications come from a foreign national governing body, get them evaluated by a recognized credential assessment service. Having these ready speeds up the LCA and I-129 preparation process once an employer agrees to sponsor you.
How long does H-1B status last for a coaching position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on initial approval. Your employer can then file an extension to bring you to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, further extensions are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific USCIS criteria.
What happens to my H-1B status if the athletic program cuts my position mid-season?
Your H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer and that specific position. If the role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your status to a new employer, or take steps to change to a different visa category. Your new employer must file a new I-129 petition before you begin work for them.