Associate Head Coach, Girls Basketball

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer
Requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening

Nice To Haves

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

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