Position Title:

Summer Soccer Camp Coach

Campus:

Farmington

Department:

Athletics - FATHL

Bargaining Unit:

Temp

Salary Band/Wage Band:

$350-$500

Location:

Farmington ME

Statement of Job:

Looking for a job where you will have FUN, get paid to do what you love, and have a blast inspiring kids to reach their goals in sports? If so, keep reading.

The University of Maine at Farmington's (UMF) Department of Athletics is now hiring three (3) part-time coaches for their annual week-long soccer camp. The camp focuses on player development and improving skill proficiency while having fun in a positive learning environment.

Work Schedule: June 24, 2024, through June 28, 2024, mornings and afternoons.

Position Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and supervises activities and events.

• Assists with set -up and implementation of soccer camp activities.

• Maintains a safe, clean, and positive program environment.

• Identifies and responds to possible hazards related to soccer camp.

• Participates in the camper check -in and check-out .

• Reports all emergencies, illnesses, or injuries to the director/supervisor

• Understands, follows, and implements all Emergency Action Plans for specific locations on campus.

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

  About the University of Maine at Farmington:

  The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.

  The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.

  Who is the University of Maine at Farmington?

• A Nationally Ranked (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/umf-facts/national-reputation/) public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.

• An Outdoorsy College (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/outdoor-recreation/) located in the heart of world class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, kayaking and rafting.

• An Affordable, high-quality, residential, liberal arts college (https://www.umf.maine.edu/admissions-aid/annual-expenses/) .

• A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs (https://www.umf.maine.edu/academics/) in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.

• A small, friendly campus where Students (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/) are the center of the universe.

• A place where caring Professors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/faculty/) work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/arts-culture/) , in the classroom and outside.

• An institution that offers unparalleled research opportunities — often at the level and depth found at graduate school.

• A campus of 1,600 bright, creative, independent-minded students (https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/about-our-students/) who thrive on challenges.

• A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun (https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/) .

• A quirky yet warm-hearted, accepting community where it’s OK to be you .

  We may not be for everyone, but we just might be the perfect place for you.

  Qualifications:

  Required Competencies

• Teambuilding - Demonstrates the ability to work as a team, as well as independently.

• Relationship Building - Establishes effective working relationships with other staff me mbers, program participants, and the public.

• Professional Aptitude - Demonstrated ability to understand and implement directions. Acts as a positive role model when working with the general public.

• Adaptability - Demonstrates a willingness to participate in all areas of the program.

• Communication - Communicates with co -workers and supervisor regarding program needs, problems, and/or successes.

  Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Extensive knowledge of soccer activities for children ages five (5 ) year-olds to fifteen (15) year-olds.

• Experience playing soccer at an advanced level.

• Experience working with youths in an athletic camp environment or as a coach.

  Working Conditions - The individual in this position should be able to perform in the following working conditions with or without accommodation.

• Consistently works in an outdoor setting.

• Occasionally participates in outdoor programs in inclement weather.

• Duties require frequent physical activity.

• Frequently requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, pinching, and grasping

• Exerts up to twenty (20) pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

  Other Information:

  Materials must be submitted electronically via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload:

  1) A cover letter, which describes your qualifications, interests and suitability for the position

  2) A resume/curriculum vitae

  3) Contact information for three (3) professional references

  You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

  Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on May 20, 2024. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the university. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening and references.

  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.

  The University of Maine at Farmington is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

  Length:

  Other

  Required Documents:

  Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV