IMG Academy is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders, champions and influencers.  We believe that each day is an opportunity to achieve dreams and inspire greatness.  As part of the IMG family, we prepare our student-athletes to succeed, taking on life with confidence and preparedness.  Through our integration of elite academics, athletics and character development, our student-athletes are prepared to rise up to their full potential – whether that’s on the field, in the classroom or in life.

We are seeking individuals who align with our core values:

• Passionate Soul:  Love what you do
• Open Mind:  Never stop learning and growing
• Champions Spirit:  Strive for greatness
• Helpful Heart:  Lift up those around you
• Absolute Integrity:  Always do the right thing

Job Title: Head Coach, Boys’ Varsity National Basketball

FLSA Status: Exempt

EEO Category: Professionals

Position Summary:  Engage, inspire and transform our student athletes through training, development, coaching, and mentoring both on and off the court.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a varsity basketball program that is rooted in integrity, growth, learning, passion and teamwork.
• Foster a program that inspires greatness through actions, words, behavior, and accountability.
• Create a community environment encouraging parents, educators and admin to work together for the development of our student-athletes.
• Establish training techniques with a track record of success in technical skills and character development.
• Monitor the academics of student-athletes with an understanding of NCAA academic requirements.
• Collaborate with College Counseling on the placement of all student-athletes for the best fit possible.
• Build a highly competitive national game schedule. Explore opportunities for nationally televised games.
• Deliver training workouts for pros & collegians, as well as youth camps.
• Assure proper safety is maintained during all practices and games.
• Adhere to all campus & company values, policies and business ethic codes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
• Successful head coaching experience and a proven track record running all aspects of a program
• Strong commitment to student-athletes
• General Microsoft office computer skills with strong communication skills
• Experience working with basic video technology such as editing, burning, and filming

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with college planning and placement process
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required
• High energy environment that requires significant physical conditioning and endurance to execute programs properly

Background Requirements

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