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Position Summary: The Associate Head Coach supports all aspects of the athletic program, including athlete development, team operations, training planning, administrative tasks, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with organizational standards, athlete well-being, and competitive excellence.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of all basketball program activities, including practices, competitions, training sessions, camps, showcases, and player development initiatives 
• Lead and oversee individual and team skill development in areas including shooting, ball handling, footwork, offensive and defensive systems, basketball IQ, conditioning, and position-specific instruction 
• Develop and implement comprehensive training plans that align with long-term athlete development principles and competitive goals 
• Analyze team and individual performance through film review, analytics, and player evaluations to identify growth opportunities and performance benchmarks 
• Assist with game preparation including scouting reports, opponent analysis, practice planning, and in-game strategy adjustments 
• Foster a positive, disciplined, competitive, and growth-oriented team culture that emphasizes accountability, leadership, sportsmanship, and personal development 
• Serve as a mentor to student-athletes, supporting their athletic, academic, emotional, and personal growth 
• Provide daily leadership and oversight to assistant coaches, interns, graduate assistants, and support staff 
• Support coaching staff development through mentorship, education, communication, and performance feedback 
• Assist in managing team operations including practice schedules, travel logistics, roster management, tournament planning, and event coordination 
• Collaborate with leadership to evaluate and improve program structure, systems, curriculum, and player development pathways 
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, recruiting, and retaining high-level student-athletes for the Basketball program 
• Build and maintain relationships with college coaches, scouts, recruiting services, and basketball organizations 
• Support student-athletes throughout the college placement and recruiting process by providing guidance, evaluations, communication support, and exposure opportunities 
• Assist with recruiting visits, showcases, camps, tournaments, and prospective family engagement initiatives 
• Maintain strong communication with student-athletes, parents/guardians, staff, and internal departments regarding development, expectations, academics, travel, and overall program operations 
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Performance, Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Mental Performance, Residential Life, and Admissions to support the holistic development and well-being of student-athletes 
• Partner with Marketing, Communications, and Outreach teams to support program visibility, branding, recruiting exposure, and promotional initiatives 
• Represent IMG Academy Basketball professionally with external stakeholders including collegiate and professional organizations, visitors, and event partners 
• Assist with budget oversight, operational planning, equipment management, and resource allocation 
• Ensure compliance with IMG Academy policies, FHSAA regulations, NCAA recruiting guidelines, and all applicable governing body standards 
• Support basketball camp, clinic, and event operations throughout the year 
• Travel as needed for games, tournaments, showcases, recruiting activities, and program events 
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics standards 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• High standard of proficiency in basketball coaching, player development, and technical instruction 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience playing, coaching, or managing basketball at the collegiate, academy, club, or professional level 
• Demonstrated success developing high-level student-athletes and building competitive basketball programs 
• Strong knowledge of offensive and defensive systems, game strategy, player evaluation, and long-term athlete development 
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or related field 
• Proven leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills 
• Strong commitment to student-athlete success both on and off the court 

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual 
• CPR Certification 
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, and travel 
• Experience with collegiate recruiting and player placement 
• Experience managing camps, showcases, and basketball events 
• Familiarity with basketball analytics, film breakdown software, and performance technology 
• Experience supervising and mentoring coaching staff 

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  

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