Head Coach - Women's Softball

Farmington, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 2605
  
• Job Category Events/Activities
  
• Posting Date 05/01/2026, 01:47 PM
  
• Locations 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, 04938, US (On-site)
  
• Apply Before 05/22/2026, 08:30 PM
  
• Business Unit University of Maine at Farmington
  
• Grade Professional Salaried grade 03
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Regular or Temporary Regular
  
• Department UMF Athletics
  
• Bargaining Unit Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)
  

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Head Coach - Women's Softball

Farmington, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 2605
  
• Job Category Events/Activities
  
• Posting Date 05/01/2026, 01:47 PM
  
• Locations 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, 04938, US (On-site)
  
• Apply Before 05/22/2026, 08:30 PM
  
• Business Unit University of Maine at Farmington
  
• Grade Professional Salaried grade 03
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Regular or Temporary Regular
  
• Department UMF Athletics
  
• Bargaining Unit Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)
  

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, and team-oriented Women's Softball Head Coach to lead our program. The successful candidate will be a mentor and strategist, responsible for all aspects of the program, including recruitment, student-athlete development, and operational management. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of academic excellence, competitive athletic success, and personal growth for our student-athletes.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the anticipated annual salary for this position is up to $41,500 plus an employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

Job Description

 

Key Responsibilities

On-Field Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all aspects of practice, training sessions, and game-day competitions.

 

• Provide expert coaching and strategy development during games.

 

• Prepare detailed film breakdown and analysis to present to team members for performance improvement.

 

• Coordinate strength and conditioning/off-season programs to maximize performance and minimize injury risk in collaboration with the sports medicine/strength and conditioning staff.

 

Recruitment & Roster Management

• Identify, recruit, and retain high-caliber student-athletes who align with the University's values.

 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective athletes and their families via email, phone, and in-person meetings.

 

• Utilize recruiting platforms (e.g., Front Rush) to manage the prospect pipeline.

 

Program Administration & Operations

• Manage the program's budget, including forecasting expenses and reconciling reports.

 

• Organize team schedules, including practices, competitions, travel logistics, and meals.

 

• Lead fundraising initiatives, specifically for annual events like the spring training trip.

 

• Develop and maintain active relationships with program alumni.

 

Compliance & Student Success

• Operate the program in strict accordance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and North Atlantic Conference (NAC) bylaws.

 

• Monitor and promote the academic progress and personal well-being of all student-athletes.

 

• Collaborate with the Athletics Department for event management support during the fall and winter seasons.

 

 

Required Skills & Core Competencies

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

 

• Relationship Building: Ability to establish strong personal and professional relationships with all levels of staff and community members from diverse life experiences.

 

• Coaching Excellence: A proven track record of imparting sport-specific skills and broader life skills through athletics.

 

• Student-Centered Development: Proficiency in creating a training environment focused on the holistic growth, advocacy, and experience of the student-athlete.

 

• Recruitment & Motivation: Demonstrated ability to successfully recruit, retain, and graduate qualified athletes while inspiring them to reach their maximum potential.

 

• Program Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to operating an inclusive program that values respect for the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals. Ability to support and advocate for staff and student-athletes with varied identities and life experiences.

 

• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and effective in a fast-paced athletic environment. The successful candidate must be able to pivot strategies based on game-time analysis, adjust to shifting department priorities, and maintain a positive, solution-oriented mindset when faced with unexpected travel or scheduling changes.

 

• Collaboration: A collegial leadership style with a willingness to work as a member of a team and foster a team environment within the program.

 

• Technology Utilization: Adept at learning and using new technology, software programs, and general computer applications.

 

• Problem-Solving & Organization: Strong skills in decision-making, planning, and organizing program priorities.

 

• Availability: Ability to travel extensively, including evenings and weekends.

 

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree .

 

• Experience: Three (3)+ years of applicable coaching experience (a combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered).

 

• Compliance: Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of hire.

 

• Licensing: Valid driver's license (in good standing per UMS standards).

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.

 

• Intercollegiate coaching experience.

 

• Background as a collegiate softball competitor.

 

• Demonstrated success in recruiting and fundraising.

 

• Managerial or supervisory experience.

 

• Proficiency in recruiting software (e.g., Front Rush) and budget management.

 

• Certification in strength and conditioning.

                  
        
The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.  

  Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

 

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Friday, May 22, 2026.   

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

 

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  207-778-7400UMF  

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 UMS and 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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