The University of Maine Augusta is seeking applicants for the position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach.  Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the women’s basketball program to include the primary responsibilities as follows:

• Coaching and supervising of practice and games
• Recruitment of student athletes and recommending candidates for scholarships
• Transporting players and staff to and from games
• Actively monitoring the academic progress of student athletes and supporting them in their academic success
• Ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and departmental and university policies
• Maintaining flexibility in a work schedule that may include days, evening, and weekends as needed to support the women’s basketball program

The successful candidate will be able to recruit student athletes, provide instruction and make it a positive educational experience. This is a part-time, temporary position from August to May of each year.  Continuation is based upon university needs and funding.

Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday (afternoons), evenings, and weekends as necessary.

Salary:  This part-time position is paid a salary of $7,500/yr.

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third largest public university in Maine.  In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state.  With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Ability to recruit student athletes
• Ability to organize and supervise students
• Ability to teach basketball and make it a positive educational experience
• Demonstrated basketball coaching experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to be approved to operate a university vehicle and transport others

Preferred:

• Experience coaching at the university level
• Experience guiding the personal growth and development of student-athletes.
• Experience fostering the academic development of student-athletes

Other Information:

Applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume at https://uma.hiretouch.com/.  Materials must be submitted via “Apply for Position.”  You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application, upload a cover letter which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references.  You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified.  We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine at Augusta 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:  Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754 or at 207.581.1226.

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