Sports OPT Jobs in Florida

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

JOB TITLE: Teacher, ELL

DEPARTMENT: Academics

Position Summary: The Teacher, ELL is responsible for designing and delivering engaging instruction that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and the well-being of all students. This role requires fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment, maintaining high standards of professionalism, and collaborating with colleagues, families, and administrators to support the school’s mission. Through innovative teaching, effective assessment, and strong communication, the Teacher ensures students are prepared to win their future - in school and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging educational environment where student-athletes are encouraged to achieve their holistic potential.
• Design, implement, and adapt instructional activities that align with curriculum standards and foster active, meaningful student learning.
• Develop, administer, and analyze assessments to monitor student progress, inform instruction, and ensure continuous growth toward learning objectives.
• Differentiate instruction by identifying, selecting, and modifying resources to meet the needs of student-athletes with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities.
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, responsibility, and self-discipline in accordance with school policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including grades, attendance, and other documentation required by laws, accreditation standards, and school regulations.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators regarding student progress, needs, and achievements.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance instruction and student engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional learning opportunities to support school initiatives and ongoing professional growth.
• Model high standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity in all interactions with students, families, and the community.
• Support school events, extracurricular activities, and other duties that contribute to a positive school community.
• Adhere to all school policies, procedures, and professional codes of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
• Strong classroom management skills required
• Highly organized; flexible in meeting the needs of boarding students and their families
• Ability to design and implement effective lesson plans that meet the needs of a diverse student population
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Technologically savvy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in relevant subject area
• Experience working with student athletes
• Former student-athlete
• International education experience
• Bilingual

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.

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a pre-employment drug screen upon offer

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 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.