The University of Maine at Presque Isle is hiring a Head Women’s Soccer Coach. This position is a part-time regular 12-month position (January 1 st – December 31st) that reports to the Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation. The Head Women’s Soccer Coach at UMPI provides leadership for and management of all aspects of the competitive intercollegiate sport which centers the student athlete experience / supports the various identities that student athletes hold, and serves the Department of Athletics staff, the UMPI campus, and the greater community consistent with the University’s mission and compliant with all applicable laws, University policies, and member organization policies and requirements. The successful candidate will need to be an adept and competitive recruiter and fundraiser. Additional duties may include but are not limited to: strength and conditioning support, admissions work, and athletic alumni relations/development. Be a great team player within the department who is eager to work collaboratively with all programs/staff/administration who share facilities, resources and common goals, values, and mission. Sincere interest and flexibility to assist and adjust responsibilities that support evolving department/university needs is required. The University of Maine at Presque Isle is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the North Atlantic Conference.

To see a full listing of position duties and expectations click here.

Work Schedule: Varies and includes working nights, weekends, and some holidays.

For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.

Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/

The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of applicable experience (those with any combination of equivalent experience and/or education are encouraged to apply).
• Ability to drive a van for team transportation on occasion (ability to meet University requirements to become a certified driver).
• Demonstrated commitment to holistic development of student-athletes.
• Demonstrated commitment to effectively modeling and operating an inclusive program that values diversity and demonstrates respect for the health, safety and well-being of others.
• Demonstrated coaching success; demonstrated ability to teach through sport and about sport, coaching and transferable work/life skills.
• Demonstrated ability to focus on the student athlete experience in general, and to support and advocate for staff and student athletes who hold marginalized identities and life experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in recruitment, retention and graduation of qualified & talented prospective student-athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community members (students, faculty, staff, guests, collaborators) from marginalized and oppressed groups and life experiences,
• Computer proficiency/knowledge.
• CPR and First Aid Certified or the ability to become certified.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree.
• Intercollegiate college playing and coaching experience.
• Demonstrated effective recruiting experience.
• Familiarity with NCAA standards, rules, and regulations.
• Interest or experience (education/certification) with strength and conditioning for performance, CDL Driving Certification, ATC Certification, or ability to teach Exercise Science classes is a plus.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above

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 immediately.

Screening interviews to begin no earlier than December 27th.

WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICANTS WHO NEED VISA SPONSORSHIP.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).