Assistant Basketball Coach, Boys

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Basketball supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the basketball program, including athlete development, team operations, practice planning, game preparation, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the basketball program aligns with organizational standards, student-athlete well-being, academic success, and competitive excellence both on and off the court.

Requirements

High standard of proficiency in basketball coaching techniques, skill instruction, and player development
Experience playing, coaching, or managing basketball at the collegiate, club, academy, or professional level
Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive systems, game strategy, and athlete development principles
Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or a related sports or business field, or equivalent experience
Strong commitment to student-athlete development and success both on and off the court
Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, and staff
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
CPR Certification
Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive for tournaments, games, and team travel
Experience working basketball camps and clinics
Experience with video analysis and basketball performance technology
Collegiate recruiting or player placement experience

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality basketball practices, skill development sessions, team workouts, and individual development plans
Support the development of student-athletes’ technical basketball skills, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and mental performance
Teach and reinforce offensive and defensive systems, game strategies, basketball fundamentals, and situational decision-making
Assist with game preparation, scouting reports, film review, opponent analysis, and post-game evaluations
Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding progress, goals, development plans, and the student’s overall growth in athletics, academics, and campus life
Guide student-athletes through tournament and competition preparation, including scheduling, travel coordination, pre-game readiness, post-game review, and performance benchmarks
Monitor and support student-athlete academic progress, accountability, discipline, and overall well-being
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of basketball instructional equipment, performance technology, analytics tools, and coaching methodologies used within the Academy’s basketball programs
Serve as a mentor and educator, fostering leadership, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, and life skills in each student-athlete
Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of student-athletes and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate internal and external resources are engaged
Assist in the college placement and recruitment process for student-athletes as needed
Collaborate with leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, curriculum, training delivery, objectives, and resources, providing recommendations to improve quality and support program growth
Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes
Travel with teams to practices, tournaments, showcases, and competitions as needed
Assist in basketball camp, clinic, and event delivery throughout the year
Ensure compliance with all organizational, conference, and governing body rules, policies, and procedures
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
Other duties as assigned