Assistant Mens Basketball Coach

Under the general supervision of the Head Basketball Coach, the Assistant Basketball Coach provides support and assistance with all aspects of an NJCAA intercollegiate basketball program.

• In cooperation with the Head Basketball Coach, the Assistant Basketball 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, which will include scouting on and off campus.
• Works in conjunction with the Head Basketball 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, will monitor team study hall, review progress reports, coordinate tutoring schedule, and monitor class attendance.
• Works with Admissions and Financial Aid to expedite the admission and registration of basketball student athletes.
• Under the direction of the Head Basketball Coach, the Assistant Basketball Coach is assigned to work with selected athletes on various game day situations.
• Assists the Head Basketball Coach in developing game strategies, and individual work-out and practice needs for various student athletes.
• Arrange times for pregame meals on campus and meals for road games.
• Apply discipline, when necessary, within the program's expectations.
• Supervise a team manager.
• Maintain the gym floor and set up and break down the gym for home games.
• Arrange for all games to be filmed and uploaded for film exchange and statistics to record and maintain for region and national websites.
• Responsible for monitoring athlete social media sites.
• Responsible for preseason and postseason conditioning and weight programs.
• Assist with implementing local fundraising strategies.
• Serves as a role model for the student athletes by always exhibiting ethical and professional conduct.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education, Experience, Standards, And Training

Minimum Education, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college (master's degree preferred).
• Experience with coaching and/or competing at the collegiate level required.
• Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
• Working knowledge of the rules of basketball and the ability to teach critical basketball skills required.
• Working knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations and competitive basketball strategies and training techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the College including, but not limited to, student athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, civic and business leaders required.
• Ability to work as a support individual within a group setting.
• The ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes encourages both successful academic development and competitive performance.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position involves both inside, sedentary work and use of gross motor skills for instruction of basketball team.
• Demonstration of appropriate basketball skills may involve strained muscles or orthopedic related injuries from running or shooting.
  
  

Special Requirements

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

SALARY:Â Salary Schedule C3 06; $32,706-43,639, based on relevant education and experience.

PROJECTED START DATE: ASAP.

Application Deadline/Procedure

• Complete application files must be received through NeoEd by May 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Central.
• A complete application package consists of:
• online MMI employment application
• 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)].
• Applicant application files that are not complete by the closing date will not be considered.
• The College may extend the application deadline to ensure an adequate pool of qualified applicants.
• Prior to a job offer being made, 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.

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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. 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.