Head of Camp Program, Basketball

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Employer Match

Disability Insurance

Wellbeing Program

Gym Discount

Job summary

IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL seeks a leader to head the year-round basketball camp program, overseeing coaches, student-athletes, and families to deliver exceptional experiences.

The ideal candidate has collegiate or professional basketball background, strong leadership and teaching skills, and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes within a high-performance camp setting. Florida Level 2 background screening is required.

Qualifications

• Collegiate or professional basketball experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent teaching and supervisory abilities
• Commitment to developing student-athletes

Responsibilities

• Oversee camp programs, managing students, coaches, and schedules
• Provide families with proactive, high-quality communication
• Maintain staffing ratios with Senior Associate AD and Sport Director
• Lead weekly camp orientations and introduce program features and benefits
• Mentor students and communicate with parents/guardians effectively
• Assist with camp delivery and prospective athlete recruitment

Skills

Coaching/Playing level

Basketball training techniques

Youth sports knowledge

Teaching/Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Master’s degree (business or sport-rel.)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s 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 40,000 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:

• Master’s degree, preferably in a business or sport-related major
• Management experience to include coaching
• CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

This position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Benefits:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401k with an Employer Match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Gym Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Wellbeing Program
• and more!

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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.

IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.