Head Coach Ultimate Disc - Club Sports

Job Description

Statement of the job: The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) seeks applicants to fill the position of part-time, 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 $2,000.

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

• Bachelor's 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 Driver's 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.

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, ~~~. 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 and the state of Maine.

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About the Team

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.