Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Track and Field (Temporary)

Gorham, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 578
  
• Job Category Temporary
  
• Posting Date 09/20/2024, 03:49 PM
  
• Locations 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME, 04038, US (On-site)
  
• Business Unit University of Southern Maine
  
• Grade Supervisors & Confidential B01
  
• Job Schedule Part time
  
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
  
• Department USM Athletic and Recreation
  
• Bargaining Unit Non-Represented Employees
  
• Job Type Temporary Salaried
  

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Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Track and Field (Temporary)

Gorham, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info

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• Job Identification 578
  
• Job Category Temporary
  
• Posting Date 09/20/2024, 03:49 PM
  
• Locations 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME, 04038, US (On-site)
  
• Business Unit University of Southern Maine
  
• Grade Supervisors & Confidential B01
  
• Job Schedule Part time
  
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
  
• Department USM Athletic and Recreation
  
• Bargaining Unit Non-Represented Employees
  
• Job Type Temporary Salaried
  

Job Description

The University of Southern Maine’s Athletic Department is seeking a temporary Assistant Coach for its Men and Women’s Track and Field Program.  The successful candidate will have experience in track and field and will assist in student-athlete development, recruiting, travel, and securing and maintaining necessary equipment and apparel. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about joining a team that strives to serve our students first every day! 

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach of Men and Women’s Track and Field Programs with all aspects of the overall program operation.  This includes assisting the head coach in developing, implementing, and administering training programs. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for coaching the distance event group and assist with other event areas, assist and/or supervise workout sessions, assist the Head Coach in the talent identification and recruitment of potential USM student-athletes, attend all home contests and travel with the team to away contests, assist with program fundraising initiatives, adhere to and support all rules, conditions, and regulations of The University of Southern Maine and the NCAA.

This is a part-time temporary position that will compensate up to $2,000 for the season and may vary depending on the selected candidate's availability and time commitment.   

Pre-season practices begin 2 – 3 days per week starting October 1st from 3:00-5:00pm.  During spring semester (beginning Jan. 21st), practices will be from 1:00-3:00pm. Outdoor season concludes at the end of May.   Meets are primarily on Saturdays and the majority are daytrips.

USM Athletics proudly supports the NCAA Division III philosophy and is fully engaged in USM’s Service Promise:  Student Focused Every Day.  Husky student-athletes, teams and coaches are known for their high-level of achievement in and out of the field of competition through the Five Pillars of USM Athletics: Academic Excellence, Athletic Achievement, Personal Growth, Professional Development and Service to Community.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events.  USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise:  Student Focused Every Day.  We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma required.
• High school track and field competitive experience required.
• Ability to pass a background check and safe driving check.
• Ability to drive large passenger vans with a valid driver’s license.

To apply, click on ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will remain open until filled. 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

 

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. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

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 nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
 

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