Sports Performance Coach (id:83616)
Orono
Athletics - OATH
UMPSA
02
Orono ME
The Sports Performance Coach’s primary function is to oversee the physical development of the student-athletes at the University of Maine, while providing the safest possible environment. Typical hiring salary for this position is $42,745 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .
The University of Maine offers a wide range of 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. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach Association (CSCCA)
- One to three years coaching at the collegiate level
- Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills
- Must possess a current CPR certification at time of hire or must attain one within 1 month of the date of hire.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Ability to lift up to fifty pounds
- Working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of athletic strength and training equipment and facilities.
- Successful supervisory experience
- Ability to demonstrate and communicate proper spotting and lifting techniques
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in related field
- Working knowledge of data tracking systems and technology for assessing training impact
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three 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 forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: January 3, 2024
Interviews to begin no earlier than: January 8, 2024
Tentative start date: January 22, 2024
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.
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).
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV