In addition to coaching, the successful candidate will serve as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Advisor, providing vital mentorship to student-leaders and essential support to the broader Athletics Department. We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered professional dedicated to excellence in recruitment, retention, academic success, and the holistic development of student-athletes, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Head Coach include, but are not limited to, the following:
Coaching and Player Development
? Serve as the head coach for men’s soccer, providing daily coaching during practices and meets.
? Utilize current and specific theory and techniques toward optimally training student-athletes to reach
their fullest potential.
? Teach appropriate skills, game/competition tactics, and strategies, while using effective techniques for
skill and movement analysis.
? Make appropriate coaching decisions during competitions and acquire specific practice/training and
competition plans.
? Motivate, discipline, and lead athletes toward their highest possible achievements while maintaining a
disciplined team in conduct and appearance, on and off the field.
Recruitment and Retention
? Build the athletic program/team through a robust recruiting plan for identifying, contacting, and
communicating with high school and transfer athletes.
? Conduct on-campus visits for potential student-athletes.
? Work toward recruitment goals discussed with the supervisor and in collaboration with Admissions to
ensure healthy roster sizes that meet or exceed NCAA minimum requirements.
Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities
? Serve as the advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

? Being accountable for all financial matters and reporting of expenses related to travel, equipment, and
other team expenses; remain punctual with paperwork and receipts.
? Plan for preseason, season, and postseason activities and define a competitive NCAA Division III
schedule within budget constraints.
? Monitor athletic eligibility and academic standing of student-athletes, maintaining an academic-priority
approach.
? Serve on university or departmental committees as assigned.
? Attend professional meetings, special events, and public functions to represent the department and
university.
Departmental and Community Support
? Assist with game management duties and other game event responsibilities as assigned in winter and
spring sports seasons.
? Collaborate and work closely with athletic department staff, leadership, admissions, facilities, and other
university departments.
? Establish public relations links locally and state-wide to increase the visibility of the program; conduct
team fundraisers and community service opportunities.
? Pursue professional development through clinics, classes, conferences, and involvement with
professional associations.
Other duties as assigned, based on university needs and departmental requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Men’s soccer assistant coaches and game day work study students.
Required Qualifications:
? Bachelor’s degree.
? Previous men’s soccer coaching experience.
? Ability to meet University Motor Pool driving requirements.
? Skills and Knowledge:
o Excellent communication and managerial skills, with the ability to deal with a variety of people in
a courteous, tactful, and efficient manner.
o Strong analytical, problem-solving, mathematical/statistical, time management, and
organizational skills.
o Strong knowledge and understanding of track events, training, and competitions and the
recruitment of student athletes.
o Ability to formulate and articulate policies, procedures, expectations, and practices.
o Possess superior organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:
? Experience working with student-athletes in an academic setting.
? Previous NCAA coaching experience.
? Previous collegiate playing experience.
? Familiarity with NCAA standards, rules, and regulations.
Physical Demands: Must have the ability to travel for extended amounts of time for athletic contests. Must be
able to work in unpleasant climates/weather conditions. Standard coaching physical demands include
standing for long hours during practices and competitions.

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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