College Counselor

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 Sports Recruits, 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

Want to love what you do in an environment that values learning and growth alongside other high‑performing individuals? If you answered yes, IMG Academy is hiring.

Our unique campus is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders, champions and influencers. We believe that each day is an opportunity to achieve dreams and inspire greatness. As part of the IMG Family, we prepare our student‑athletes to succeed, taking on life with confidence and preparedness. Through our integration of elite academics, athletics and character development, our student‑athletes are prepared to rise up to their full potential – whether that’s on the field, in the classroom or in life.

We are seeking curious, caring individuals who align with our core values:

• Passionate Soul:
  Love what you do
• Open Mind:
  Never stop learning and growing
• Champion Spirit:
  Strive for greatness
• Helpful Heart:
  Lift up those around you
• Absolute Integrity:
  Always do the right thing

College Counselor

Exempt

Professionals

Responsible for successful college placement of IMG Student Athletes by creating a resource‑rich, educational, communicative environment with an annual track record of achievement.

• Proactively meet with Student Athletes, parents, coaches and/or school, individually and in groups, to talk about and process individual college choices in a highly competitive environment
• Actively cultivate and maintain a network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationships including trends in college placement, higher education, testing and compliance
• Provide resources so that families can make the best possible choices for their students
• Create a calendar and schedule college workshops and information sessions including college visits, essay writing workshops and scholarship information sessions
• Prepare reports and analyze data on college acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students
• Maintain detailed senior class records for all students including college application information, scholarships applied, college acceptance and scholarships received
• Create and maintain a tracking system for students after they graduate from IMG Academy including admission decisions and statistics
• Partner with internal resources including coaches, registrar, admissions, etc. diligently following up to ensure that our student athletes are on track for successful placement
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment
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