Assistant Director, Basketball Operations (Creative Design)

Position Summary: The Assistant Director, Basketball Operations, manages operations within IMG Academy Basketball.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director to develop and execute the long-term operation plan for comprehensive excellence in the IMGA Basketball Program
• Provide each student-athlete with the resources and leadership to develop to their full potential in sport while excelling in the classroom and preparing for success after graduation
• Proactively establish, maintain, and grow relationships at every level of the IMGA Basketball Program
• Work as a liaison with People Operations to help manage employee relations and training
• Coordinate employee experience opportunities
• Work with Sales, Marketing, Sponsorship, and Public Relations staff to promote the IMGA Basketball Program brand and the IMG Academy brand
• As needed, communicate with parents/families, student-athletes, faculty, college and professional coaches, agents, professional athletes, and guests
• Work within the IMG Academy structure to address issues pertaining to coach/player/parent/family behavior and escalate to Administration as appropriate
• Demonstrate integrity and character in understanding and abiding by the policies and procedures of IMG Academy
• Budgeting and Financial Reporting for all aspects of IMG Academy Basketball
• Coordinate and Manage Team Travel
• Coordinate and manage student-athlete experiences such as Team Bonding events and periodic IMG Academy Basketball Program wide events
• Coordinate IMGA Basketball student-athlete Ascender Council
• Point of contact for equipment and service vendors, oversee equipment and gear ordering
• Game day staff management and basketball game/event coordinator when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to interface with a variety of audiences
• Ability to multi task in a fast-paced organization
• A superior work ethic
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in Business, Sports Management or related field
• Experience playing, coaching or managing

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus, which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays

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