Assistant Coach M/W Track & Field

Sprint Into Your Next Role!

The University of Maine Farmington (UMF) is searching for a dedicated, energetic Assistant Coach for our Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams. 

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Head Coach with practices, competitions, and strategy
• Coach athletes in both training and meets—indoor and outdoor
• Scout, recruit, and build relationships with prospective student-athletes
• Contribute to strength & conditioning, film analysis, and daily operations
• Serve as a supportive mentor and role model, ensuring NCAA and NAC compliance

If you thrive in a team setting and love track & field as much as developing athletes, we want to hear from you! 

This position is part-time/temp appointment and pays a $6,000 stipend

Typical calendar: September 15 - May 15

Essential Duties

• Participates in competitions and practices, including the organization and implementation of daily practices for our indoor and outdoor seasons.
• Coaches in competition and training.
• Prepares film breakdowns and analyses; presents the analysis to team members. 
• Plans and prepares for competition and training. 
• Assists in organizing team travel and meals. 
• Assists with scouting, recruitment, and strategy development. Supports player and leadership development. 
• Contributes to strength and conditioning programs, including one-on-one strength and conditioning work with student-athletes. 
• Provides support and encouragement to student-athletes.   
• Understands NCAA and North Atlantic Conference (NAC) rules, compliance, and bylaws. 
• Ensures the safety and well-being of student-athletes. 
• Serves as an effective role model for college-age students. 
• Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Track and Field program. 
• Attends and participates in department trainings.

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

Required Competencies

• Planning and Organizing
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving and Decision-making
• High degree of Integrity 
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge 
• Demonstrated a team-oriented culture and collaboration
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving
• The ability to communicate effectively with the Head Coach

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with the skills of track and field related to any of the following disciplines, not limited to: distance events, sprints, hurdles, or jump events
• Valid driver's license (in good standing, based on UMS standards)
• Availability for practices and weekend competitive schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Collegiate competitive experience/coaching
• Sports recruiting experience

Apply today and help UMF runners, jumpers, and throwers go the distance!

How to apply:

Materials must be submitted via the "Apply Now" button below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:

• Cover letter 
• Resume
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin following the close of business on August 13, 2026
• We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
• Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
• If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the university.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
  
   

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.  

 

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