Baseball Writer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $70,260.00 - $107,176.00 Annually
Location : SSCC - Martin Campus - 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FT2026:32
College/Division: SSCC-508040-Baseball
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Shelton State Community College
Position Summary
The Head Baseball Coach position requires an individual who can successfully recruit, sign, and instruct players that are capable of playing their sport on the collegiate level while maintaining the academic standards established by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Shelton State Community College (SSCC). Management skills are necessary for such tasks as handling budgets, scheduling travel, and submitting reports. The head coach is ultimately responsible for leading a team that reflects favorably upon SSCC both on and off the field.
SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT: Range of $70,260 - $107,176, based upon the 2026-2027 Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule C3-1 to be determined by the applicant's education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant's placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided by the applicant in accordance with the applicable work experience verification requirements stated in the official job posting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the game and rules of baseball and be able to effectively communicate this knowledge to the team
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills in coordinating and supervising the baseball program
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to work cooperatively with student athletes, other athletic department staff and the faculty/staff of Shelton State Community College as a whole
• Work independently in leading the baseball program at Shelton State Community College

Secondary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit and sign the very best student-athletes to represent Shelton State Community College
• Use coaching and motivational skills to assemble individuals into a winning team
• Work with student-athletes and faculty in registration, scheduling classes, and monitoring academic progress
• Work within approved budgets and prepare necessary reports required by the athletic department, the business office, the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) and the NJCAA
• Securing and maintaining facilities for their sports program and maintain an appropriate inventory of athletic equipment and supplies
• Maintain appropriate office hours and work schedule according to the full-time employee requirements of the Shelton State Community College Personnel Handbook. Appropriate time sheets and/or leave forms must be kept to account for hours worked

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the baseball program, including but not limited to scheduling of practices and games; securing game officials, recruiting, purchasing, and maintaining equipment, uniforms, and supplies; completing necessary paperwork; fund raising, and being present at required meetings and school functions
• Maintain effective verbal/written communications with the athletic department, admissions, and the Shelton State Community College administration
• Display appropriate communication skills in contact with parents, student-athletes, and recruiters (letters, telephone calls, personal appointments)
• Establish a good working relationship with community leaders and fellow coaches
• Maintain appropriate student training records
• Provide for the safety, security, inventory control, and use of assigned equipment and other fixed assets
• Establish meaningful and effective working relationships with other divisions, departments, administrators, faculty, and staff as necessary to enhance operational efficiency and effective communication, coordination, and teamwork

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
• Serve on College committees as required
• Participate in professional development, compliance, performance excellence and training activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications
REQUIRED

1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. Essential knowledge of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules
3. Minimum of three years college coaching experience in baseball
4. Valid driver's license
5. Ability to work weekdays, evenings, and holidays

PREFERRED

1. Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. Coaching experience at the two-year college level
3. Collegiate playing experience
4. Recruiting experience at the Collegiate level

Application Procedures/Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The online submission of a complete packet is the sole responsibility of the applicant. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. No copies will be given of the application information submitted. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U. S. at the time of appointment and must travel at their own expense for all in-person interviews.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed application packet consists of:

• An online Shelton State Community College employment application.
• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant's education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• A current resume.
• A copy of a valid driver's license.
• Copies of postsecondary transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, and verifying degree(s) earned that demonstrate that the applicant meets the educational requirements for the position. If employed, official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources within thirty (30) days of the employment start date.

IMPORTANT -PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:
Meeting Minimum Requirements: If the requirements for a position list work experience in a field or area the Applicant must provide written verification(s) of their applicable work experience in order to be hired for the position. Such written verification(s) of work experience must demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum work experience requirement. Applicants who do not produce this information as indicated will be ineligible for hire and subject to having any offer of employment withdrawn.
Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Deadline for Producing Work Experience Verification: With limited exception, work experience verification documentationmust be produced prior to any official offer of employment. Work experience verification from a current employer may, upon request, be delayed until an official offer of employment. Any offer of employment at a salary step greater than zero (0) or made without prior verification of any required work experience, is contingent upon production of this documentation by the applicant within ten (10) days of the offer. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to provide this verification of work experience. The College is not responsible for any cost associated with such verifications.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:
Shelton State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Shelton State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Shelton State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
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.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
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.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year 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
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (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. For more information visit 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 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
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. For more information visit
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. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spous