Assistant Baseball Coach - Part-time

Farmington, ME, United States (On-site)

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Assistant Baseball Coach - Part-time

Farmington, ME, United States (On-site)

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• Job Identification 383
  
• Job Category Professional
  
• Posting Date 08/13/2024, 04:43 PM
  
• Locations 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, 04938, US (On-site)
  
• Apply Before 08/27/2024, 09:00 PM
  
• Business Unit University of Maine at Farmington
  
• Job Schedule Part time
  
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
  
• Department UMF Athletics
  
• Maximum Salary $3,500 seasonal salary
  

Job Description

Statement of the job

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking applicants for an Assistant Men's Baseball Coach. This position assists the Head Coach with all aspects of leading an NCAA Division III Program, such as instructing players on the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.

This is a part-time, seasonal position. The typical season is September 1st through October 31st and January 15th through May 31st.

Essential Duties

• Participates in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices.
• Coaches in competition and training.
• Prepares film breakdown and analysis; presents analysis to team members.
• Plans and prepares for games and training.
• Assists in organizes team travel and meals.
• Assists with scouting, recruitment, and strategy development.
• Supports player and leadership development.
• Contributes to strength and conditioning program, including one-on-one strength, and conditioning work with student athletes.
• Provides support and encouragement to student athletes.
• Recruits and retains talented athletes; builds relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone, and one-on-one meetings.
• Understands NCAA and North Atlantic Conference (NAC) rules, compliance, and laws.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of student athletes.
• Serves as an effective role model for college-age students.
• Assists with day-to-day operations of the Men’s Baseball program.
• Provides effective communication to head coach.
• Collaborates effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members.
• Attends and participates in department trainings pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

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Qualifications

Required Competencies:

• Relationship and Team Building
• Planning and Organizing
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Integrity

RequiredQualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with the skills of baseball
• Valid driver’s license (in good standing, based on UMS standards)
• Availability for practices and weekend competitive schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Collegiate competitive experience/coaching
• Sports recruiting experience
• CPR/First Aid Certification

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of contact information for three (3) professional references

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on August 27, 2024.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.
• Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
• If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the University.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

_ Clery Act _

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400.

About Us

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMSand the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website.

About the Team

The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.

The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.

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