Under the general supervision of Head Basketball Coach, the Assistant Basketball Coach provides support and assistant with all aspect of the intercollegiate basketball program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field.
• Experience competing at the collegiate level is preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in related field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

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

Knowledge of:

• 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 field, and in future endeavors, will work in the Study Hall five days a week, review quarterly grade sheets, coordinate tutoring schedule, and athletes monitor classes.
• Works with Admissions and Financial Aid to expedite the registration, admission, and other administrative processing of all 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 programs expectations.
• Hire and supervise a team manager, wash team equipment daily and conduct inventory on existing and new equipment.
• 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 conditioning and weigh programs preseason and postseason.
• Assist with implementing local fundraising strategies.
• Manage Summer Camp Activities.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE/PROCEDURE:

1. Complete application files must be received in the Human Resources Department by July 5, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.
2. A complete application package consists of:

• MMI employment application (completed and 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].
• Copies of High School Diploma or Proof of GED.
• Three letters of recommendation signed within 12 months.

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

Marion Military Institute

                        Human Resources

                        1101 Washington Street

                        Marion, Alabama 36756

                        (334)683.2368

                        [email protected]

                        www.marionmilitary.edu

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.