DescriptionStatement of the job: The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) seeks applicants to fill the position ofparttime seasonal Head Coach for Ultimate Disc Club Sports. The Head Coach leads and develops a team of dedicated athletes; fostering a culture of teamwork skill development and sportsmanship.The purpose of the club is to spread information about the sport of Ultimate Disc as well as to provide a safe fun environment in which students can exercise and compete on a team.
A typical season January through March. The seasonal salary for this position is $2000.
Essential Duties:
- Attends most practices tournaments and spring season games; notifies the club president and team leadership if unable to attend practice sessions or games.
- Instructs members on the rules and way of ultimate disc.
- Maintains annual paid membership to the USA Ultimate Association or equivalent.
- Must be familiar with UMS Code of Conduct and the UMF Club Sports Code of Conduct.
- Addresses and mediates any misconduct within the team leadership and/or team members; consults with the supervisor as needed for possible violations.
- Collaborates with team leadership to organize the fall calendar of tournaments in New England and competitions in the Spring semester.
- Participate in the annual review process.
- Works collaboratively with other Club Sport Coaches.
Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.
Complete job description
Qualifications:
Required Competencies
- Communication: Strong written oral and interpersonal skills.
- Relationships: Understanding and sensitivity towards the needs of diverse populations.
- Adaptability: Understanding the philosophy of club sports at UMF and demonstrating the ability to work with players with various skill levels.
- Planning and Organizing: Ability to collaborate and provide innovative thinking.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Team Building: Ability to create a safe inclusive and positive experience for all team players.
- Technology Utilization: Skills in Microsoft Office Suite Google Suite Zoom various social media platforms and knowledge of PeopleSoft (MaineStreet) and DSE Club Sports software.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must hold the basic Certified Coaching Certificate through the USA Ultimate Association or an equivalent certification.
- Complete the USA Ultimate Online SafeSport Training.
- Understanding /knowledge of concussion protocol processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- One 1 to two 2 years of coaching experience at the college/university level.
- USA Ultimate Coaching Certificate.
- Certified in American Red Cross CPR and AED training.
- Valid Drivers License (in good standing based on UMS standards).
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
- 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.