Job Description

Posting number: 08674

Department: MMI-505010-Athletics - General

Job classification: Assistant Baseball Coach

Posting type: Open

Categories: Professional, Sports & Physical Education, Sports

Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Head Baseball Coach, the Assistant Baseball Coach provides support and assistance with all aspects of the intercollegiate baseball program.

Examples of duties

In addition to adhering to general faculty policies and guidelines specified by the Alabama Community College System, Faculty/Staff Handbook, President and Director of Athletics, the successful candidate will also perform/comply with the following duties:

• In cooperation with the Head Baseball Coach, the Assistant Baseball Coach develops and maintains a system to identify potential recruits and to work closely with area high school coaches and parents to recruit quality student athletes to Marion Military Institute.
• Works in conjunction with the Head Baseball Coach to encourage the development of psychological, social, and mental skills necessary for the student athletes to be successful in the classroom, on the court, and in future endeavors.
• Works with Admissions and Financial Aid to expedite the registration, admissions, and other administrative processing of all student athletes.
• Under the direction of the Head Baseball Coach, the Assistant Baseball Coach is assigned to work with selected athletes on various game day situations.
• Works with the Head Baseball Coach in developing line-ups, game strategies, and individual work-out and practice needs for various student athletes.
• Serves as a role model for the student athletes by exhibiting ethical and professional conduct at all times.
• Represents Marion Military Institute at various civic events, throughout the community.
• Cooperates with MMI athletic personnel for efficient utilization of shared facilities.
• Supports the Mission of Marion Military Institute.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty and Staff Handbook.
• Maintains high moral and ethical standards.
• Works well with others and show respect to all college constituents.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Athletics or designee.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

Minimum Education, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience in recruiting quality student athletes to a collegiate baseball program.
• Experience in baseball field maintenance.
• Ability to evaluate baseball talent based on traditional scouting methods and performance-based statistical analysis.
• Working knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations and competitive baseball strategies and training techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the College including, but not limited to, student athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, civic, and business leaders.
• Ability to work as a support individual within a group setting.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Must possess the physical skills necessary to demonstrate baseball techniques.
• Must pass required State of Alabama Background Investigation.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record is required.

Work Environment

• Position involves both inside sedentary work and outside work on the field in coaching and training situations with student athletes.
• Demonstration of appropriate baseball skills may involve strained muscles or orthopedic related injuries from running, throwing, pitching, or hitting.
• Major hazardous conditions can result from the operations of field maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, tractors, drags, and mowers.
• Exposure to fertilizer, lawn chemicals, and weather conditions.

Special Requirements

• Must have current licensure for transportation of the team in vans or bus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have current training in First-aid and CPR.
• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

None.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

None.

SALARY: Salary Schedule C3 06; $34,014.24-43,110.08, based on relevant education and experience.

PROJECTED START DATE: ASAP.

Supplemental information

APPLICATION DEADLINE/PROCEDURE:

1. Complete online application files must be received through NeoEd, by October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., Central.
2. A complete application package consists of:

• online MMI employment application, https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/mmi,
• Signed Letter of interest.
• Current resume [Note: Resume should address how the applicant has fulfilled the qualifications required and preferred (if applicable), listed on this job announcement].
• Copy of college transcripts and higher. [Note: Applicants should submit ONLY those transcripts from institutions where degrees were awarded (Associates degree or higher. Official transcripts will be required if you are offered the position).]

1. Applicant files that are not complete by the closing date will not be considered.
2. The College may extend the application deadline to ensure an adequate pool of qualified applicants.
3. Prior to a job offer being made, the applicant must submit employment verifications from current and prior education employers.

NOTE: Failure to receive any item listed above, on or before the closing date, will result in disqualification from further consideration. Only items that are postmarked on or before the closing date can be accepted after the closing date.

If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:

Monday-Friday

(855)524-5627

An advisory committee will review application files. Individuals selected as finalists will be invited for an interview. A maximum of three finalists will be recommended to the College President for consideration. The President may select one of the recommended applicants to fill the vacancy or may choose to reopen the application and selection process. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process. Applicants must travel at their own expense. If you have a disability and may require accommodation, please notify us at (334) 683.2368.

MMI is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or application for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. The school will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants of employees. The school reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Marion Military Institute is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.