The University of Maine at Farmington is seeking a Head Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Coach/Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach. This position provides leadership for and management of all aspects of the competitive intercollegiate sports. The coach centers the student athlete experience, supports the various identities that student athletes hold, and serves the Department of Athletics staff, the UMF 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 employee must be committed to fostering and supporting the academic and athletic achievement of student athletes, as part of their holistic development. They must foster a culture of trust and respect that values diversity and fosters inclusion and well-being. They must build positive student relationships and meaningful student experiences while demonstrating the utmost professionalism and integrity. Coaches at UMF are teachers in the most dynamic sense. Skill, strategy, and character/leadership development are all part of the curriculum.

This position is a 10-month position. A typical season is from August 15 - June 15.

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

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 Competencies:

• Communications – Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Relationships - Demonstrated collaborative and collegial style of leadership, with the ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, and to foster a team environment within the program. Ability to inspire and motivate. Ability to establish strong and effective personal and professional relationships; Demonstrated ability to work with community members (students, faculty, staff, guests, collaborators) from marginalized and oppressed groups and life experiences; Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Planning and organizing Excellent organization skills; strong attention to detail.
• Innovative thinking - Energetic, flexible and a high degree of initiate; ability to inspire and motivate.
• Adaptability –
  • Demonstrated commitment to holistic development of student athletes.
  • Demonstrated commitment to effectively modeling and operating an inclusive program that values 1. diversity, and 2. 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.
  • Ability to work in a student-oriented training environment.
  • 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.
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making - Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects.
• Technology Utilization - Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technology; computer proficiency/knowledge; adept at learning and using software programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and three to five years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid State of Maine driver’s license (in good standing, based on UMS standards)
• Familiarity with Maine (or similar) seasonal conditions
• Work hours are irregular/extended, including nights and weekends duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Intercollegiate coaching experience
• Effective recruiting experience (effectively using Front Rush or comparable program)
• Experience participating in intercollegiate cross country and track & field competition.
• Ability to forecast expenses and manage a budget (revenue, expenses, reports/reconciliation)
• Experience in effective fundraisers.
• Experience (education/certification) with strength and conditioning for performance

Materials must be submitted electronically via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload:

1) A cover letter, which describes your qualifications, interests and suitability for the position

2) A resume/curriculum vitae

3) Contact information for three (3) 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.

Review of applications will begin June 6, 2023 following the close 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.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening and references.

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. View our Benefits Information Summary for additional information.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

The University of Maine at Farmington 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, Room 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).