Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Gorham, ME, United States (On-site)

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Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Gorham, ME, United States (On-site)

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• Job Identification 625
  
• Job Category Temporary
  
• Posting Date 10/04/2024, 05:50 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
  
• Job Type Temporary Salaried
  

Job Description

The University of Southern Maine’s Athletic Department is seeking a temporary Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach on the Gorham Campus. 

Core Duties of this position include:

• Assist the head coach with all coaching duties; including planning and implementation of practice plans, scouting reports, game plans, and film breakdown as assigned by the head coach.
• Assist the head coach in developing, instructing, and teaching scholar-athletes fundamentals, technique, and strategy to motivate high level performance from individuals and, collectively, as a team.
• Assist with coordination of administrative operations such as compliance submissions and other required documentation, travel arrangements, equipment/supplies upkeep and orders, camp/clinic organization and implementation, community service, and fundraising as directed by the head coach.
• Assist with home and away game preparation and strategy, prepare for opponents, assist with team travel. 
• Actively develop recruitment strategies, in accordance with NCAA bylaws, identify students to recruit and high schools to visit; provide recommendations to the head coach and carry out correspondence with prospective student athletes by mail, telephone, and e-mail
• Meeting recruits and parents during campus visits etc.
• Consistent compliance with NCAA and Little East Conference rules, and regulations.
• Monitor student-athlete's academic progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a part-time temporary position that will compensate up to $4,100 for the season and may vary depending on the selected candidate's availability and time commitment.   

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 building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff.  We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We live our 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
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Pivotal experience in player development
• Attention to detail
• College level playing or coaching experience preferred
• Ability to attend practices and the entire game schedule
• Ability to uphold the positive reputation of the University of Southern Maine

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

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

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, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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