The Director of Sports Performance's primary function is to oversee the physical development of the student-athletes at the University of Maine, while providing the safest possible environment. In addition, this position is one of an administrator, assisting with facility management, budget management, staff development, and payroll. Typical hiring range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 contingent on qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science or related field.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written skills.
• Current first aid and CPR certification.
• Current and active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Assoc. (N.S.C.A.) (preferred); or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Assoc. (C.S.C.C.A).
• Must be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) (preferred) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (S.C.C.C.).
• Previous coaching experience.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics as they relate to this position.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Working knowledge of the repair and maintenance of athletic strength and training equipment.
• Successful supervisory experience.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in exercise science or related field
• Working knowledge of budget and business practices.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three 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 forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: September 29, 2023
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: October 2, 2023
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: October 10, 2023
Tentative start date: October 27, 2023

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

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).