Head Women's Basketball Coach

UMFK is looking to hire a Head Women’s Basketball Coach.

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will coach intercollegiate Women’s Basketball, recruit as permitted by USCAA rules, and conduct on-the-field teaching and coaching. This position requires frequent travel, work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays. This position will also include secondary responsibilities in Athletics to service the athletic program and the University. This will be determined by the area of departmental need and the related background of the successful candidate to service the institution in this administrative capacity.

The salary for this position is $45,300.32 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (Single Page Benefits-UMPSA) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

• Coach intercollegiate Women’s Basketball
• Collaborate with the Admissions Department and Recruiting Coordinator in recruiting student athletes
• Plan, arrange, and direct team practices, travel, and competitions
• Mentor, advise and track academic eligibility regulations for student athletes
• Manage the care of team equipment, uniforms and training gear
• Assist with transportation by driving team vehicles
• Work closely with Athletic Trainer for student/athletes care and prevention of injuries
• Arrange competitive game schedule within budget limits
• Represent the University at professional meetings and other special or public events
• Function as a member of the University Community by accepting special and committee assignments as may be requested by supervisor
• Assist in developing alumni athletic events, community relationships, and fundraising opportunities
• Collaborate with the Sports Information Director and Media Relations office in the preparation of press releases, arrangement of media coverage for athletic events, and ensure that the appropriate media is informed of the results of all athletic events
• Other duties as assigned

To be determined by departmental and institutional needs, as well as the professional background of the successful candidate.

Duties could include:

• Sports Information and Media Publications
• Athletic Compliance and Department Operations
• Intramural and Recreation Programs
• Game Day Management and Transportation services
• Sports Center Management
• Other university duties

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior related coaching experience
• Knowledge of rules and statistics
• Familiarity with NCAA/NAIA/USCAA standards, rules, and procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of people in a courteous, tactful and efficient manner, organization skills, detailed‑oriented, and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Previous collegiate basketball playing experience
• Previous college coaching experience
• Athletic administrative experience

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…