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The University of Maine Farmington (UMF) is searching for a dedicated, energetic Assistant Coach for our Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams.

What You’ll Do:

+ Assist the Head Coach with practices, competitions, and strategy

+ Coach athletes in both training and meets—indoor and outdoor

+ Scout, recruit, and build relationships with prospective student-athletes

+ Contribute to strength & conditioning, film analysis, and daily operations

+ Serve as a supportive mentor and role model, ensuring NCAA and NAC compliance

If you thrive in a team setting and love track & field as much as developing athletes, we want to hear from you!

A typical season runs from October through May. This is a part-time, temporary position that will compensate up to $6,000.

Essential Duties

+ Participates in competitions and practices, including the organization and implementation of daily practices for our indoor and outdoor seasons.

+ Coaches in competition and training.

+ Prepares film breakdowns and analyses; presents the analysis to team members.

+ Plans and prepares for competition 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 programs, including one-on-one strength and conditioning work with student-athletes.

+ Provide 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 bylaws.

+ 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 Track and Field 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

Required Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Experience with the skills of track and field related to any of the following disciplines, not limited to: distance events, sprints, hurdles, or jump events

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

+ Availability for practices and weekend competitive schedule

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Collegiate competitive experience/coaching

+ Sports recruiting experience

Apply today and help UMF runners, jumpers, and throwers go the distance!

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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