Head of Camp Program, Basketball

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IMG Academy is the worlds leading sports education brand providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal USA Today and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture innovation and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.

IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton Florida
• Online coaching through IMG Academy focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits providing industry-leading recruiting education tools and access to a network of more than 40000 college coaches for student-athletes families club coaches and event operators
• Elevate by IMG Academy a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset leadership and wellbeing programming to schools colleges and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences

Position Summary: The Head of Camp Basketball serves as the primary point person for the preparation and execution of IMGA camp programming throughout the entire year. This role oversees the day-to-day operations and delivery of basketball camp programs ensuring a high-quality experience for student-athletes and their families. The position leads coaches and camp staff manages schedules and staffing needs and serves as a mentor and educator to camp participants while fostering strong communication and customer service.

The ideal candidate brings collegiate or professional basketball experience a strong understanding of youth sports and excellent leadership teaching and communication skills along with a passion for developing student-athletes and creating a positive high-performing camp environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the camp programs managing students coaches and programs to maximize the delivery quality and overall efficiency
• Provides families with consistent and proactive communication to ensure a high level of customer service and retention-focused practices for the department
• Works with Senior Associate AD and Sport Director to ensure staffing ratios are maintained to accommodate program growth and manages camp program schedules
• Responsible for weekly camp orientations and introductions to the Academy and the features and benefits of its various academic and athletic programs
• Interacts with the camp students as a mentor and as an educator in the sport and effectively communicates to camp students and their parents/guardians as appropriate
• Assists with camp delivery as needed and in the recruiting of prospective student-athletes

• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with students parents coaches teachers and other professionals on a regular basis
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students parents peers and community promoting a positive environment
• Manages time effectively meeting personal and company goals and working effectively with other members of the staff
• Adheres to all company policies procedures and business ethic codes

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in coaching &/or playing at the professional &/or collegiate level
• Proficiency in all Baskeball training and instructional techniques
• Extensive knowledge of youth sports worldwide and emerging trends
• Excellent teaching management communication and supervisory skills
• Strong commitment to student-athletes and their development
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Experience with MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to comprehensive excellence

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual
• Masters degree preferably in a business or sport-related major
• Management experience to include coaching
• CPR Certification
• Valid drivers license

Background Requirements:

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

Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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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