Summary of the Position: The Montgomery Academy is seeking a skilled, dynamic and experienced baseball coach to assist with the effective administration and growth of its Baseball program. The Assistant Coach position is not a full-time position unless combined with another administrative or teaching duty at the school. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of baseball.
• Instruct student-athletes in the safety practices associated with baseball.
• Assist with the management and supervision of athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Train and guide players in alignment with expectations set out by the Varsity Head Coach of the Baseball program. 
• Understand and implement all appropriate rules and regulations according to AHSAA guidelines.
• Maintain proper control and discipline in a positive manner by establishing good, wholesome rapport through healthy, professional relationships among students involved in athletic programs.
• Monitor and enforce student-athlete eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Instruct student-athletes in the proper care and use of materials and equipment.
• Accompany and supervise student-athletes during athletic competitions in baseball during away games.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with the student handbook.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least three to five years of baseball coaching is preferred.
• Experience in an independent school setting is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to The Montgomery Academy's mission and core values.
• Knowledge of current best practices in athletic administration, including compliance with AHSAA regulations.

About The Montgomery Academy

The Montgomery Academy is an independent, K-12, day school located in Montgomery, Alabama. The Montgomery Academy develops leaders committed to honor, scholarship, service and the pursuit of excellence.

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