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Position Summary

The Strength and Fitness Coach plans, administers and manages fitness and strength training programs for the College’s Corps of Cadets. Responsible for designing and executing a for-credit physical fitness class for the Leadership Experience Program cadets, advises and assists other programs fitness activities to include the Service Academy Prep Program, 1st Responder Program, Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class program and MMI’s Athletic Department. Assists cadets in developing individual weight & fitness training programs. Develops curriculum content for instructional classes in weight training and provides in-service education for instructors/coaches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to general policies and guidelines specified by the ACCS Board of Trustees and the MMI Faculty/Staff Handbook, the successful candidate will also perform the following duties:

• Work in cooperation with the cadet health clinic and/or athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.
• Design and implement a for credit physical fitness class.
• Assist with the design, organization and maintenance of fitness facilities.
• Assist other programs and athletic teams in the design of group fitness programs.
• Assist individual cadets in the design and execution of holistic fitness and weight loss programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Physical Education, Exercise Psychology or a related field.
• Minimum two-year’s experience as a weight/strength/fitness coach at the college level, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license.
• Must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Performance/Kinesiology/related field.
• NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) certification as a Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) or a tactical strength and conditioning facilitator (TSAC-F).
• CPR and AED Certification within 6 months of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Identify cadets’ fitness level and health.
• Oversee completion of exercise routines.
• Track cadets’ physical progress.
• Modify exercise plans based on needs, potential injuries or health issues.
• Conduct individual and group fitness training sessions.
• Adopt a holistic training approach (e.g. cardiovascular exercise, strength).
• Oversee the use of fitness equipment to ensure cadets exercise properly and safely.
• Handle nutrition and health-related questions.
• Refer to and promote fitness packages and plans.
• Carry out First Aid and CPR if needed.
• Follow safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Knowledge of diverse exercises and how to adjust plans according to each cadet’s needs.
• Ability to instruct and motivate people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Available to work on early or late shifts.
• Proven experience of CPR and First Aid.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, or run for extended period of time.
• Valid driver's license or ability to travel independently.
• Ability to lift, move or transport independently at least up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to meet other physical demands to comparable professional position in the public or private sector.

SALARY: Salary Schedule C3-01 ($48,158-$57,267) based on relevant education and experience.

PROJECTED START DATE: January 6, 2025

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION DEADLINE/PROCEDURE:

• Complete application files must be received through Neo Ed by November 22, 2024 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.

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

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans.