The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking candidates for the part-time seasonal Head Coach for the Equestrian Club. The UMF Equestrian Club provides a welcoming environment for all students of UMF who have a love for horses. The Club provides members with horse-related activities, to foster interest in various disciplines of riding, to enable members to learn about horses and related subjects and to provide opportunities for members to compete, if they wish, in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (HSA).

A typical season is September though November; March and April.

Essential Duties

• Attends all practices and events. Instructs members on horsemanship (the ability to ride horses) and the care of horses.
• Maintains annual paid membership to the Certified Horsemanship Association.
• Must be familiar with UMS Code of Conduct and the UMF Club Sports Code of Conduct.
• Addresses/mediates any misconduct within the team leadership and/or team members. Consult with the supervisor as needed for possible violations.
• Collaborates with team leadership to organize riding events and events with Martin Woods Farm.
• Notifies the club president when unable to attend practice sessions.
• Participates in the annual review process by supervisor and team players.
• Works collaboratively with other Club Sports Coaches.
• Serves as an effective role model.
• Advises team with the development of the annual club budget proposal.
• Reserves University vehicles.
• Transports club team members.

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

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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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Basic Certified Horsemanship Certificate to include: sufficient experience with horses and people to assume responsibility for the safety/wellbeing for all; demonstrate the ability to catch, lead, groom, tack, and handle the care of horses without assistance.
• Must be able to ride/perform above certified level and be able to mount, dismount, ride at walk, trot, and canter/lope on the correct lead with good form and control.
• Valid Driver’s License (in good standing based on UMS standards).
• Understanding /knowledge in concussion protocol processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to two years of coaching experience at the college/university level.
• CHA Level 2 Instructor or above, and/or CHA Trail Guide Certification.
• Certified in American Red Cross CPR and AED training.