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Unleash Your Passion: Assistant Field Hockey Coach Wanted!

Are you ready to ignite talent and leave your mark on the field? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is searching for a spirited, driven Assistant Coach to energize our Field Hockey program!

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

+ Team up with the Head Coach to elevate practices, game strategies, and team culture.

+ Fire up athletes with your energy—cultivating skills, confidence, and character.

+ Connect with recruits and help UMF attract top-tier student-athlete talent.

+ Power players’ growth through dynamic training, conditioning, and feedback.

+ Lead by example—showcase sportsmanship, integrity, and a championship mindset every day.

The field hockey season traditionally runs from August 15th through November 15th, with a non-traditional fall season from March 15th through May 15th. This is a part-time temporary position that will compensate up to $3,500.

Essential Duties

+ Participates in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices.

+ Coaches in competition and training.

+ Prepares film breakdown and analysis; presents analysis to team members.

+ Plans and prepares for games and training.

+ Assists in organizing team travel and meals.

+ Assists with scouting, recruitment, and strategy development.

+ Supports player and leadership development.

+ Contributes to strength and conditioning program, including one-on-one strength, and conditioning work with student athletes.

+ Provides support and encouragement to student athletes.

+ Recruits and retains 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 laws.

+ Ensures the safety and well-being of student athletes.

+ Serves as an effective role model for college-age students.

+ Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Field Hockey program.

+ Provides effective communication to the head coach.

+ Collaborates effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members.

+ Attends and participates in department trainings.

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

Required Competencies

+ Planning and Organizing

+ Adaptability

+ Problem-solving and Decision-making

+ High degree of Integrity

+ Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge

+ Demonstrated a team-oriented culture and collaboration

+ Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving

+ The ability to communicate effectively

+ Deep understanding of field hockey

Required Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Valid driver's license (in good standing, based on UMS standards)

+ Availability for practices and weekend competitive schedule

+ Experience with the skills of field hockey

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Collegiate competitive experience/coaching

+ Sports recruiting experience

Ready to inspire a new era of champions? Step up, make history—apply today and help UMF's Field Hockey dominate the game!

How to apply:

Materials must be submitted via the "Apply Now" button below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:

+ Cover letter

+ Resume

+ Contact information for three (3) professional references

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

+ 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).

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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 (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

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