Position Title:

Men's Head Basketball Coach - Division III

Campus:

Farmington

Department:

Athletics - FATHL

Bargaining Unit:

UMPSA

Salary Band/Wage Band:

03: High 30's to Low 40's

Location:

Farmington ME

Statement of Job:

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking a Head Men's Basketball Coach. The head coach will provide instruction, training, coaching, and administer all organizational aspects of a competitive intercollegiate NCAA Division III basketball program via coordinated recruitment with the assistance of a part-time assistant coach. Commitment and ability to lead and run a model program that attracts, yields, and graduates talented student-athletes, develops them holistically as individuals, and provides positive results in a competitive team environment on all fronts are required. Building positive student relationships and meaningful experiences while demonstrating the utmost professionalism and integrity is expected. Additional duties are likely to include, but are not limited to, athletic alumni relations/development, fundraising, special events/projects/initiatives, and out-of-season event management. Being a great team player within the department, who is eager to work collaboratively with all programs/staff/administration who share facilities, resources, and common goals, values, and mission is essential. Sincere interest and flexibility to assist and adjust responsibilities that support evolving department/university needs are required. The University of Maine Farmington is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the North Atlantic Conference. It sponsors 15 NCAA sports, plus a full complement of USCSA ski and snowboarding. Additional program information can be found at our official website: http:www.GoUMFbeavers.com.

This position is a full-time (40-hour work week) and is on a 10-month work calendar. A typical work year is August 15 through June 15. Additionally, this position requires frequent travel, as well as evenings, weekends, and possible holidays hours.

Essential Duties

• Assures a positive and purposeful experience for the athletes, assures robust involvement, community engagement, and leadership development opportunities; assure these opportunities address diversity, equity, and engagement priorities.

• Performs efficient, appropriate, and effective recruitment activities as well as appropriate use of resources and engagement for performance.

• Conducts high-quality teaching in a humane learning environment.

• Monitors and promotes the academic and personal growth of student-athletes.

• Coordinates the team strength & conditioning/off-season training programs to minimize injury and maximize safe competitive performance.

• Develops and manages program budget and scheduling within parameters.

• Operates program in a manner consistent with NCAA bylaws.

• Develops and manages fundraising.

• Develops and maintains alumni support for the program.

• Works collaboratively with the assistant coach.

• Recruits and supervises student workers (manager/other support).

• Engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.

• Provides additional support in the following areas, including, but not limited to:

• strength and conditioning support

• admissions work

• athletic alumni relations/development

• out-of-season event management

• special events/projects/initiatives

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

  About the University of Maine at Farmington:

  The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) 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 (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/umf-facts/national-reputation/) public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.

• An Outdoorsy College (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/outdoor-recreation/) 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 (https://www.umf.maine.edu/admissions-aid/annual-expenses/) .

• A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs (https://www.umf.maine.edu/academics/) in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.

• A small, friendly campus where Students (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/) are the center of the universe.

• A place where caring Professors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/faculty/) work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/arts-culture/) , 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 (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/) who thrive on challenges.

• A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/) .

• 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.

  Qualifications:

  Required Competencies

• Team-oriented

• Communication - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and in writing).

• Relationships - 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.

• Proven dedication to fostering the holistic development of student-athletes.

• 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.

• Cultural Competency - Demonstrated commitment to effectively modeling and operating an inclusive program that values diversity, and demonstrates respect for the health, safety, and well-being of others; demonstrated ability to focus on the student-athlete experience, support, and advocate for staff and student-athletes who hold marginalized identities and life experiences.

• Adaptability

• Collaboration - 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 ; a bility to interact with all levels of staff; ability to work with and support adolescents and young adults.

• Technology Utilization - Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technology ; c omputer proficiency/knowledge; a dept at learning and using software programs.

• Problem-Solving and Decision Making -

• Planning and Organizing -

  Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of applicable coaching experience (i.e., basketball, collegiate recruiting, and administrative aspects).

• Valid State of Maine driver’s license (in good standing, based on UMS standards).

• Knowledge of rules and statistics.

• Familiarity with NCAA/NAIA/USCAA standards, rules, and procedures.

• Ability to travel extensively.

• Familiarity with Maine seasonal conditions

  Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and head coaching experience/significant assistant coaching experience

• Intercollegiate coaching experience

• Experience playing competitive intercollegiate basketball

• Athletic administrative experience

• Demonstrated knowledge base of effective recruiting experience and the use of recruiting platforms (i.e., Front Rush)

• Experience in forecasting expenses and managing budget (i.e., revenue, expendes, reports/reconciliation)

• Experience (education/certification) in strength and conditioning

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to run effective fundraisers

  Other Information:

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

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

• A resume/curriculum vitae

• 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 form.

  Review of applications will begin at the end of business Friday, May 31, 2024. 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 (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/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 (https://umf.hiretouch.com/uploads/520/file/Benefit_One_Pagers/2023-2024/Single_Page_Benefits-UMPSA.docx) 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.

  In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

  Length:

  Other

  Required Documents:

  Cover Letter, Resume/CV