The University of Maine at Farmington and the Department of Athletics seeks a part-time, seasonal Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach assists with all aspects of leading an NCAA Division III Program. This position requires the capacity to travel, availability during afternoon and evening practices, and availability during the competative schedule, including weekends.

A typical season is from October 15th through March 15th.

Essential Duties

• Participates in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices.
• On-court coaching in competition and training.
• Prepares film breakdown and analysis; presents analysis to team members.
• Plans and prepares for games and training.
• Organizes team travel and meals.
• Assists with scouting, recruitment, and strategy development.
• Contributes to strength and conditioning program, including one-on-one strength, and conditioning work with student athletes.
• Provides 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 laws.
• Ensures safety and well-being of student athletes.
• Serves as an effective role model for college-age students.
• Assists with day-to-day operations of the program.
• Provides clear and effective communication to the head coach.
• Collaborates effectively with other Department of Athletics team members.
• Assists with the coordination of team travel.
• Attends and participates in department trainings pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

A full position description can be found here.

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 public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.

An Outdoorsy College 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.

A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.

A small, friendly campus where Students are the center of the universe.

A place where caring Professors work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors, 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 who thrive on challenges.

A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun.

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.

Competencies

• Relationship and Teambuilding
• Planning and Organizing
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving and decision making

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass the NCAA rules exam prior to the start of the season
• Experience with the skills of basketball
• Valid driver's license (in good standing, based on UMS standards)
• Varied hours (availability is a must)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Collegiate competative experience

The position will close on June 9, 2023 at end of business. 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.