Interim Head Coach: Men's Basketball

Gorham, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info

Interim Head Coach: Men's Basketball

Gorham, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info

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• Job Identification 419
  
• Job Category Faculty
  
• Posting Date 08/15/2024, 10:31 PM
  
• Locations 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME, 04038, US (On-site)
  
• Apply Before 08/23/2024, 10:31 PM
  
• Business Unit University of Southern Maine
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Regular or Temporary Regular
  
• Department USM Athletic and Recreation
  
• Bargaining Unit Non-Represented Employees
  
• Job Type Fixed Length
  

Job Description

The University of Southern Maine Department of Athletics is searching for an Interim Head Coach for our Men’s Basketball program. This is a fixed-length, academic-year appointment starting as soon as possible through mid-June 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of Huskies, along with our team of talented, hard-working, and dedicated professionals!

By focusing our work on student success, theUSM Athleticssupports the University’s Service Promise to be Student Focused Every Day. We live the USM Service Promiseand seek a team member who understands that promise and supports our values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. We are committed to ensuring our work reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all students.

We are also committed to five core values for our student-athletes: Academic Excellence, Athletic Achievement, Personal Growth and Development, Professional Development & Service to the Community.Our decision making is always focused on supporting these five key areas.

The Interim Head Coach is responsible for the overall organization, administration, and development of USM’s Division III Intercollegiate men’s basketball program. The Head Coach will work to create a positive culture, provide leadership and guidance to team members and create an environment where student-athletes are challenged, supported, and can experience success while growing as individuals.The Head Coach will direct all practice sessions, coach all games, travel with the team, develop an effective recruitment and retention program, and maintain appropriate standards for the program. Where feasible, the Head Coach will attend and contribute to department meetings, support departmental and institutional initiatives, support student success, participate in community service, build alumni and community relationships and outreach activities, conduct fundraising activities as approved by departmental administration and will be focused on student satisfaction, customer service, and take part in annual program review.

The University of Southern Maine is located in Portland Maine’s metro area that is home to over half a million people with a lively, livable community, nationally known for its arts and culture, outdoor recreation, beautiful beaches, and amazing food. Most recently,US News and World ReportlistedPortland, Maineone of the best US cities to live.

This is a fixed-length position that will serve until mid-June 2025. This position will be primarily located on the USM Gorham campus and requires travel.

Pay & Benefits: This position pays $5,342 per month.The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitivebenefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review theBenefits Information Summary.

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. OurOffice 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on teaching, coaching, and/or leadership
• A minimum of three years of documented basketball coaching experience
• Experiences working with student-athletes in an academic setting
• Experience working with outside groups and the general public
• Successful leadership experience as a coach, manager and/or camp director/clinician
• A strong work ethic, effective communication skills and attention to detail

To apply , click on ‘Apply Now’ below or visit ourUSM Careers Pageand 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 posted 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 willprovide such a copy upon request. Pleaseemail 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, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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