Head Coach - Gorham, United States - University of Maine

University of Maine

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Gorham, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position Title:

Head Coach:
Women's Soccer/Lecturer

Campus:
Gorham

City, State:
Gorham ME

Department:
Athletics - PATHL

Bargaining Unit:
Nonrep Faculty

Salary Band/Wage Band:
5

Work Schedule:
10 Month (mid-Aug thru mid-June)

Statement of Job:
The University of Southern Maine Department of Athletics is searching for their next
Head Women's Soccer Coach and Lecturer. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of Huskies, along with our team of talented, hard-working, and dedicated professionals

By focusing our work on student success, USM Athletics supports the University's Service Promise to be Student Focused Every Day.

We live the USM Service Promise and seek a team member who understands that promise and supports our values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

We are committed to ensuring our work reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all students.

We are also committed to five core values for our student-athletes: Academic Excellence, Athletic Achievement, Personal Growth and Development, Professional Development & Service to the Community.

Our decision making is always focused on supporting these five key areas.

The Head Women's Soccer Coach/Lecturer is responsible for the overall organization, administration, and development of USM's Division III Intercollegiate women's soccer program.

The Head Coach will work to create a positive culture, provide leadership and guidance to team members and create an environment where student-athletes are challenged, supported, and can experience success while growing as individuals.

The Head Coach will direct all practice sessions, coach all games, travel with the team, develop an effective recruitment and retention program, and maintain appropriate standards for the program.

In addition, this position will attend and contribute at department meetings, support departmental and institutional initiatives, work to support student success, be involved in community service, build alumni and community relationships and outreach activities, conduct fundraising activities as approved by departmental administration and will be focused on student satisfaction, customer service, and take part in annual program review.

The Head Coach will represent the department and institution at university, state, regional and national conferences and meetings. As a Lecturer, the Head Coach will teach within the Athletic Coaching minor academic program.

The University of Southern Maine is located in Portland Maine's metro area that is home to over half a million people with a lively, livable community, nationally known for its arts and culture, outdoor recreation, beautiful beaches, and amazing food.

Most recently, US News and World Report listed Portland, Maine one of the best US cities to live.

This is a full-time, ongoing 10-month (mid-August through mid-June) position with a two-year renewable contract and an annual salary of $53,420.

This position is located on our Gorham Campus.

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success.

Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine's DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events.

USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short
- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. Check out our Benefits site and Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with an emphasis on teaching/coaching/leadership.
Minimum of three years of experience as an assistant or head soccer coach.
Experience working with studentathletes in a team setting.
Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to student development.
Strong work ethic and a commitment to studentathletes.
Commitment to student development and student success.

Other Information:
All required materials must be submitted by
June 2, 2024.

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

**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, disabi