The Head Men’s and Women’s Track Coach is a 12-month position that reports directly to the Executive Director of Athletics. This position will serve as the Head Men’s and Women’s Track teams and assume all duties of a head coach at the NCAA Division III level. This position will assist with other departmental needs as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as the head coach for the Track & Field programs. This will include the addition of
Indoor Track & Field as the university continues to explore expanding sport offerings at
UMPI.
• Collaborate and work closely with the Head Cross Country Coach.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes, ensuring healthy roster sizes for Track & Field and
Cross Country that meet or exceed NCAA minimum requirements annually.
• Help coordinate and oversee home meets for both Cross Country and Track & Field.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with other university departments and external
partners as necessary.
• Represent the department and university in interactions with both internal and external
stakeholders, including attendance at professional meetings, special events, public
functions, and committee service.
• Serve as the advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
• Assist with game management duties and other game event responsibilities as assigned.
• Serve on university or departmental committees as assigned.
• Provide coverage at Gentile Hall during the off-season, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities of the Head Coach shall include, but are not limited to the
following:
• Daily coaching (practice and meets)

o Utilize current and specific theory and techniques toward optimally training
student-athletes to reach their fullest potential.
o Teach appropriate skills, game/competition tactics, and strategies, while using
effective techniques for skill and movement analysis.
o Make appropriate coaching decisions during competitions.
o Develop positive interpersonal relationships with student-athletes and personnel
involved with the program, including alumni.
o Acquire specific practice/training and competition plans.
o Motivate, discipline, and lead athletes toward their highest possible achievements.
o Develop a positive, professional relationship with game/competition officials,
league personnel and coaching colleagues.
o Maintain a disciplined team in both conduct and appearance, on and off the field.
o Preserve professional conduct, demeanor, and appearance.
• Build the athletic program/team through recruiting.
o Establish a recruiting plan for identifying, contacting, and communicating with high
school and transfer athletes.
o Conduct on-campus visits for potential student-athletes.
o Establish public relations link both locally and state-wide to increase the visibility
of the program and university.
o Work toward a recruitment goal as discussed with supervisor and in collaboration
with Admissions.

• Anticipated athlete and team outcome
o Contribute to providing the overall student-athlete experience for all UMPI Student
Athletes.
o Improvement over the course of the season, or from previous seasons assed on a
year-by-year basis.
o Attain team and individual athlete accomplishment in relation to their potential.
o Strive for participation in playoffs, conference championships, and being amongst
the top half of Division III programs in the state.
o Attempt for satisfaction of team members and team cohesiveness.
o Maintain and disseminate statistics and related information as required and
requested.

• Administrative tasks associated with coaching.
o Being accountable for all financial matters and reporting of expenses related to
travel, equipment, and other team expenses.
o Plan for preseason, season, and postseason.
o Attend meetings related to sport.
o Monitor athletic eligibility and academic standing.
o Be punctual with paperwork and receipts.
o Define a competitive NCAA Division IIII schedule within budget constraints.
o Conduct team fundraisers.
o Adhere to university and NCAA policies and procedures.
• Public relations and professional development

o Pursue the development of relationship with the local media.
o Serve on committees as needed.
o Conduct or attend summer camps.
o Coordinate community service opportunities for team.
o Become involved with professional association(s).
o Upgrade education or certifications.
o Attend clinics, classes, and/or conferences.
o Meet with parents.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Track assistant coaches & game day work study students.
Requirements:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous track coaching experience or related experience.
• Equitable appreciation of all sports.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal with a variety of people in a
courteous, tactful, and efficient manner.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Possess superior organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to meet
tight deadlines.
• Ability to recruit, retain, and maintain healthy sports rosters to meet sport sponsorship.
• Ability to meet University Motor Pool driving requirements.
Knowledge and Skills:
? Equitable appreciation of all sports.
? Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal with a variety of people in a
courteous, tactful, and efficient manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred:
? Experience working with student-athletes in an academic setting.
? Previous NCAA coaching experience.
? Previous collegiate playing experience.
? Familiarity with NCAA standards, rules, and regulations.
Working Conditions:
? Schedule: Varies and includes working nights, weekends and some holidays.
? Travel: Must have the ability to travel for extended amounts of time for athletic contests
and work in unpleasant climates/weather at times.
Schedule for Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated at six months and annually thereafter
based on start date.

About UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT PRESQUE ISLE

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/ For information about the University of Maine System’s COVID-19 response and guidelines for employees, please visit https://www.maine.edu/together/. 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.

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