University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire a Head Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach. This position will coach intercollegiate Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, recruit as permitted by USCAA rules, conduct on-the-field teaching and coaching. This position requires frequent travel, work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays. It is anticipated that this position will include coaching Men's and Women's Cross Country in 2024.

This position will also include secondary responsibilities in Athletics to service the athletic program and the University. This will be determined by the area of departmental need and the related background of the successful candidate to service the institution in this administrative capacity.

This position could be either a 10 month or 12 month position. Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and the term of employment the starting salary is $34,501 (10 month) or $41,401 (12 month). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

The essential job functions are and not limited too:

• Coaches intercollegiate Men’s and Women’s Track and Field
• Collaborates with the Admissions Department and Recruiting Coordinator in recruiting student athletes
• Plans, arranges, and directs team practices, travel, and competitions
• Mentor, advise and track academic eligibility regulations for student athletes
• Manages the care of team equipment, uniforms and training gear
• Assists with transportation by driving team vehicles
• Work closely with Athletic Trainer for student/athletes care and prevention of injuries
• Arrange competitive game schedule within budget limits
• Maintain roster goal of 20-30 athletes (10-15 Men’s and 10-15 Women’s) sport barring any unforeseen circumstances
• To represent the University at professional meetings and other special or public events.
• To function as a member of the University Community by accepting special and committee assignments as may be requested by supervisor
• To assist in developing alumni athletic events, community relationships, and fund-raising opportunities
• To collaborate with the Sports Information Director and Media Relations office in the preparation of press releases, and the arrangement of media coverage for athletic events, and ensure that the appropriate media is informed of the results of all athletic events.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will perform secondary duties that could include:

• Sports Information and Media Publications
• Athletic Compliance and Department Operations
• Intramural and Recreation Programs
• Game Day Management and Transportation services
• Sports Center Management
• Other university duties

UMFK’s mission is to nurture and engage a diversity of undergraduate learners and aspiring professionals through affordable, technologically-enhanced, and professionally-focused educational programs. The faculty, staff, and surrounding communities help students develop into engaged and productive citizens who appreciate the natural environment and cultural opportunities in the immediate area and across the globe.

Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries.

The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley at the northern stretch of the Appalachian Mountains and forests of New England provides UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, and western Québec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior related coaching experience
• Knowledge of rules and statistics
• Familiarity with NCAA/NAIA/USCAA standards, rules, and procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of people in a courteous, tactful and efficient manner, organization skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to be an authorized and approved University Driver based on the Driver Administration Policy.

Preferred:

• Previous collegiate Track and Field playing experience
• Previous college coaching experience
• Athletic administrative experience
• Previous experience in Cross Country

Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position.” You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

Review of applications begins immediately. To ensure full consideration, materials should be submitted by May 3, 2023. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

We are unable to consider applicants who need Visa Sponsorship.

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine website.

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