Head Softball Coach

Details

Posted: 05-May-26

Location: Farmington, Maine

Type: Full-time

Categories

Coaching

Coaching - Softball

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Required Education

4 Year Degree

We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, and team-oriented Women's Softball Head Coach to lead our program. The successful candidate will be a mentor and strategist, responsible for all aspects of the program, including recruitment, student-athlete development, and operational management. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of academic excellence, competitive athletic success, and personal growth for our student-athletes.

Required Skills & Core Competencies

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish strong personal and professional relationships with all levels of staff and community members from diverse life experiences.
• Coaching Excellence: A proven track record of imparting sport-specific skills and broader life skills through athletics.
• Student-Centered Development: Proficiency in creating a training environment focused on the holistic growth, advocacy, and experience of the student-athlete.
• Recruitment & Motivation: Demonstrated ability to successfully recruit, retain, and graduate qualified athletes while inspiring them to reach their maximum potential.
• Program Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to operating an inclusive program that values respect for the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals. Ability to support and advocate for staff and student-athletes with varied identities and life experiences.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and effective in a fast-paced athletic environment. The successful candidate must be able to pivot strategies based on game-time analysis, adjust to shifting department priorities, and maintain a positive, solution-oriented mindset when faced with unexpected travel or scheduling changes.
• Collaboration: A collegial leadership style with a willingness to work as a member of a team and foster a team environment within the program.
• Technology Utilization: Adept at learning and using new technology, software programs, and general computer applications.
• Problem-Solving & Organization: Strong skills in decision-making, planning, and organizing program priorities.
• Availability: Ability to travel extensively, including evenings and weekends.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree .
• Experience: Three (3) years of applicable coaching experience (a combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered).
• Compliance: Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Licensing: Valid driver's license (in good standing per UMS standards).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Intercollegiate coaching experience.
• Background as a collegiate softball competitor.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and fundraising.
• Managerial or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in recruiting software (e.g., Front Rush) and budget management.
• Certification in strength and conditioning.
  
  

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About The University Of Maine At Farmington

Located in the spectacular lakes & mountains region of western Maine, UMF is Maine’s public liberal arts college, offering quality programs in teacher education, human services and arts and sciences. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, locally owned 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.

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