Assistant Coach - Part-time (Track and Field)

Farmington, ME, United States (On-site)

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Assistant Coach - Part-time (Track and Field)

Farmington, ME, United States (On-site)

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• Job Identification 346
  
• Posting Date 08/06/2024, 05:52 PM
  
• Locations 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, 04938, US (On-site)
  
• Apply Before 08/20/2024, 09:00 PM
  
• Business Unit University of Maine at Farmington
  
• Job Schedule Part time
  
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
  
• Department UMF Athletics
  
• Job Type Temporary Hourly
  
• Maximum Salary $6,000 seasonal salary
  

Job Description

Statement of the Job:

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) seeks applicants for position of Assistant Track and Field Coach. The Assistant Coach provides support to the Head Coach in all aspects of thetrackandfieldprogram, including, but not limited to, on-track/fieldcoachingin competition and in training, planning of training, organizing team travel and meals,athlete development, leadership development, scouting and strategy development, strength and conditioning, and recruitment.

This is a part-time, temporary position with a seasonal salary of $6,000. A typical work year is October through May.

UMF Athleticsis an important and exciting part of student life at the UMF. The Department of Athletics provides students with meaningful and positive experiences that are integral to their holistic education through participation in varsity athletics. They also play a vital role in promoting diversity, respect, and inclusion while working to build community among students, faculty, staff, and alumni.As anNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III institution, UMF Athletics places the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. Central to our activities is a commitment to each student athlete’s health, safety, and overall well-being.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in teaching the sport of track & field.
• Assists the head coach during trainings, competitions and practices.
• Plans and prepares for competition and training, including organizing and implementing daily practices for our indoor and outdoorseasons.
• Prepares film breakdown and analysis. Presents film analysis to team members.
• Assists in organizing team travel and meals.
• Contributes to strength and conditioning programs, including one-on-one strength, and conditioning work with student-athletes.
• Encourages, supports, and provides leadership development to student-athletes.
• Assists with recruiting and retaining 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 bylaws.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of all student-athletes.
• Serves as an effective role model for college-age students.
• Assists with all other day-to-day operations of theTrackandFieldprogram.
• Participates in strategy development.
• Provides ongoing and effective communication to the head coach.
• Collaborates effectively with the athletic colleagues.
• Promotes and fosters an inclusive and diverse environment for all students, faculty and staff.
• Attends and participates in department training about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

Complete Job Description

Required Competencies:

• Relationships and team-building
• Planning and organizing
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Integrity

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with the skills of track and field related to any of the following disciplines: distance events, sprints, hurdles, or jump events.
• Valid driver's license (in good standing based on UMS standards).
• Availability for practices and weekend competitive schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Collegiate competitive experience/coaching.
• Sports recruiting experience.

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 20, 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).

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.

_ 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 wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMF Department 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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