Football Operations Specialist

About IMG Academy

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student‑athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student‑athletes through an innovative suite of on‑campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps
  , via a state‑of‑the‑art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance.
• Online college recruiting via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches.

The Football Operations Specialist is responsible for managing filming, logistics, and other football operations duties to ensure that the program operates efficiently and effectively.

• Manages and oversees all video and technology equipment, including drones, camera setups, and iPad‑direct filming for the delivery of practice, training sessions, camps, and competitions.
• Partners with coaching staff to determine optimal filming methods and angles to ensure high‑quality coaching and performance analysis.
• Selects and prioritizes clips of football team practices and games as well as opponent game film for the purpose of scouting and game planning.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of a part‑time video assistant (when available) for additional practice and game‑day video support.
• Works with coaching staff to film and edit various on‑field drills during youth camp and NFL Combine training.
• Plans the schedule and travel logistics for Academy program’s domestic road games, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and alignment with team requirements.
• Works with other departments on campus to ensure team training and operational needs are met for IMG Academy’s pre‑season training camp as well as all high‑school, college, and professional football teams visiting campus.
• Manages operations of camp delivery, including check‑in processes, scheduling, and facilities management.
• Produces team playbooks, rosters, and recruiting packets for football program.
• Manages office supplies for football department.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with Academy, State, and NCAA guidelines.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes.
• Manages program platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in video production/sports administration or related field recommended.
• Proficient with digital video and editing systems including Hudl, XOS Digital, and Sky Coach.
• Experience with video camera operations including Sony XDCam, Panasonic HVX
  200 and GoPro.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Currently holds or is willing to obtain a drone pilot certification.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to accommodate evening and weekend games both at home and on the road.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced organization.
• A superior work ethic.
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Master’s degree in video production/sports administration or related field.
• In‑depth knowledge of Hudl, XOS Digital, and Sky Coach video systems.
• Experience playing, coaching or managing sports.

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
• Ability to hold, carry and set up video and taping equipment.
• Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Ability to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Requires a background check upon offer.
• Requires a drug check upon offer.

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…