The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire a Head Softball Coach in its athletics department. The Head Softball Coach oversees the day-to-day operations of the program.
They will coach intercollegiate Softball, recruit as permitted by USCAA rules, conduct on-the-field teaching and coaching. This position requires frequent travel, work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays. This position will also include secondary responsibilities in athletics to service the athletic program and the University. This will be determined by the area of departmental need and the related background of the successful candidate to service the institution in this administrative capacity.
Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the starting salary is $43,888 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
Major duties (Essential Functions):
Coaches intercollegiate Softball
Collaborates with the Admissions Department and Recruiting Coordinator in recruiting student athletes
Plans, arranges, and directs team practices, travel, and competitions
Mentor, advise and track academic eligibility regulations for student athletes
Manages the care of team equipment, uniforms and training gear
Assists with transportation by driving team vehicles
Work closely with Athletic Trainer for student/athletes' care and prevention of injuries
Arrange competitive game schedule within budget limits
To represent the University at professional meetings and other special or public events
To function as a member of the University Community by accepting special and committee assignments as may be requested by supervisor
To assist in developing alumni athletic events, community relationships, and fund-raising opportunities
To collaborate with the Sports Information Director and Media Relations office in the preparation of press releases, and the arrangement of media coverage for athletic events, and ensure that the appropriate media is informed of the results of all athletic events.
Maintain a roster of 15 to 18.
Other duties as assigned.
Duties could include:
Sports Information and Media Publications
Athletic Compliance and Department Operations
Intramural and Recreation Programs
Game Day Management and Transportation services
Sports Center Management
Other university duties
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Prior related coaching experience
Knowledge of rules and statistics
Familiarity with NCAA/NAIA/USCAA standards, rules, and procedures
Excellent communication skills
Ability to deal with a wide variety of people in a courteous, tactful and efficient manner, organization
Skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to meet tight deadlines
Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention. UMFK’s diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community.
Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce.
Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries.
The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian A...rchives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, and western Québec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region. The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3,800 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.
UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review recommends to college applicants in its print and online editions.
