Position Title
Part-Time Head Coach Ultimate Disc- Club Sports
Campus
Farmington
Department
Student Life - FSTLI
Bargaining Unit
Temp
Salary Band/Wage Band
$1,000 seasonal salary
Location:
Farmington ME
Statement Of Job
The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking candidates for the part-time seasonal Head Coach for Ultimate Disc Club. The Club competes against other Ultimate Teams both at the college and club level in tournaments and single matches. The Club works to spread knowledge of the sport of Ultimate Disc, as well as to provide a safe, fun environment in which students can exercise and compete.
A typical season is January through March.
Essential Duties
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Attends all practices and events.
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Instructs members on the rules and way of ultimate frisbee.
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Maintains annual paid membership to the USA Ultimate Association.
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Must be familiar with UMS Code of Conduct and the UMF Club Sports Code of Conduct.
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Addresses/mediates any misconduct within the team leadership and/or team members; consults with the supervisor as needed for possible violations.
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Collaborates with team leadership to organize the calendar of tournaments in New England and competitions in the Spring semester.
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Notifies the club president when unable to attend practice sessions.
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Participates in the annual review process by supervisor and team players.
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Works collaboratively with other Club Sports Coaches.
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Serves as an effective role model.
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Advises Club team with the development of the annual club budget proposal.
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Reserves University vehicles.
Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.
For a full job description, click here (https://umf.hiretouch.com/uploads/520/file/Head\_Coach\_Ultimate\_Disc(2).pdf) .
About University Of Maine At Farmington
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.
Who is the University of Maine at Farmington?
- A Nationally Ranked (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/umf-facts/national-reputation/)
public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.
- An Outdoorsy College (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/outdoor-recreation/)
located in the heart of world class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, kayaking and rafting.
- An Affordable, high-quality, residential, liberal arts college (https://www.umf.maine.edu/admissions-aid/annual-expenses/) .
- A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs (https://www.umf.maine.edu/academics/)
in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.
- A small, friendly campus where Students (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/)
are the center of the universe.
- A place where caring Professors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/faculty/)
work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/arts-culture/) , in the classroom and outside.
- An institution that offers unparalleled research opportunities — often at the level and depth found at graduate school.
- A campus of 1,600 bright, creative, independent-minded students (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/)
who thrive on challenges.
- A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/) .
- A quirky yet warm-hearted, accepting community where it’s OK to be you .
We may not be for everyone, but we just might be the perfect place for you.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
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Successfully complete basic Certified Coaching Certificate through USA Ultimate Association.
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Complete the USA Ultimate Online SafeSport Training.
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Valid Driver’s License (in good standing based on UMS standards).
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Understanding /knowledge in concussion protocol processes.
Preferred Qualifications
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One to two years of coaching experience at the college/university level.
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USA Ultimate Coaching Certificate.
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Certified in American Red Cross CPR and AED training.
Other Information
Materials must be submitted electronically via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload:
A cover letter, which describes your qualifications, interests and suitability for the position
A resume/curriculum vitae
Contact information for three (3) professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.
Review of applications will begin following the end of business day August 25, 2023. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the university.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening and references.
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.
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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Other
Required Documents
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV
