Swimming Operations Manager

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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 Swimming Operations Manager supports the daily operations of IMG Academy’s Swimming program. This role is responsible for coordinating logistics, managing budget (operations and travel), managing administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth execution of training, travel, and events. This position serves as a key liaison between coaches, student‑athletes, families, and internal departments to support an unrivaled experience.

• Oversee daily program operations including scheduling, budget, travel logistics, and event coordination
• Manage communication with student‑athletes, families, coaches, and staff to ensure timely updates and alignment
• Coordinate and track compliance documentation, rosters, and program records
• Assist with recruiting processes, including communication with prospective student‑athletes and families
• Support budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management for all swimming equipment and supplies
• Facilitate onboarding of new athletes and families into the swimming program
• Collaborate with academic, residential, and athletic staff to support student‑athlete success
• Ensure program activities are conducted in alignment with IMG Academy standards, policies, and values
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in coaching, athletics operations, team administration, and/or event management
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling/athletics management systems
• Experience working with student‑athletes, coaches, and families preferred

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs
• 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, including evenings, weekends, and travel as needed

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401(k) with an Employer Match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Pet Insurance
• 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.

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• High Point, North Carolina, United States