Head Golf Coach

Statement of the Job

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire a part-time, temporary (August 1 - October 31st, 2026) Head Golf Coach. The Head Golf Coach is responsible for leading, managing, and developing the University of Maine at Fort Kent Golf team. This position serves as an active participant in the athletic department and manages all aspects of the program including recruitment, budget management and fundraising initiatives.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary is $8,000.

Required:

• Ability to lead a team.
• Knowledge and culture of sports in general
• Demonstrated Proficiency in the sport of golf

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least one year of golf Coaching experience at the High School/ Collegiate level
• Experience Recruiting student‑athletes

Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career‑focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention. UMFK’s diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community. Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce.

The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco‑American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation.

The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 4,000 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community t Kent, one of Maine’s northernmost towns, is the beginning of two highways: U.S. Route 1 and Route 11. The famous scenic U.S. Route 1 starts in Fort Kent and passes through the easternmost towns of Maine bordering Canada and ends up in Key West, Florida.

The town also serves as a gateway to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. From the Allagash Waterway through a forested wilderness, an adventurous canoe trip will take one down to the St. John River. Excellent alpine and cross‑country skiing are additional attractions of the community. Of special note is the five‑minute walk from the UMFK campus to the beautiful Fish River which flows into the St. John

River that serves as the international boundary between Maine and New Brunswick, Canada.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply Now" below. You will need to create an applicant profile and complete an application.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain posted until filled. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.

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