Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Join Our Coaching Team at UMA! Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Needed The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking an Assistant Coach for our Men's Basketball program. This position provides an opportunity to help create a positive, supportive experience for student athletes while promoting their athletic, academic, and personal development. This temporary, 10-month appointment, runs from July 1 through April 30. The salary is $2,000 for the full appointment. This position requires a flexible schedule, including practice, games, travel, evenings and weekends. The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting with the women's field hockey program, including coaching, recruitment, team administration, student athlete development, travel, and compliance with University and departmental requirements. The Assistant Coach will: Assist with the planning, organizing, and supervision of team practices and games. Assist with coaching and instructing student athletes in basketball skills, strategies, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Assist with recruiting prospective student athletes for the program. Promote a positive team environment that supports student athlete growth and development. Assist with monitoring student athletes' academic progress and supporting their success through weekly in-season study halls and referrals to appropriate student resources when needed. Assist with submitting team rosters and other required information to the Athletic Director for eligibility review. Assist with collecting required student athlete documentation. Transport student athletes to and from games as needed. Ensure compliance with applicable safety protocols and University and departmental policies. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience coaching women's field hockey. Ability to recruit, organize, instruct, and supervise student athletes. Ability to create a positive and educational athletic experience. Valid driver's license in good standing. Preferred Qualifications: Experience coaching at the collegiate level. Experience supporting the personal growth and development of student athletes. Experience promoting and supporting student athlete academic success. Why UMA? At UMA, we're dedicated to transforming the lives of students across Maine and beyond through high-quality distance and onsite education, excellence in student support. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state's capital, UMA also serves students in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. We provide opportunities at multiple locations and online, making us a top choice for students of all ages. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa Sponsorship Equal Opportunity Statement 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. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report #J-18808-Ljbffr