Associate Director of Sports Performance

The Associate Director of Sports Performance will oversee the physical and mental development of assigned sports programs while assisting with various administrative duties and oversight of the Sports Performance Department’s yearly budget. Typical hiring range for this position is $48,000 to $49,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCCa)
• Three or more years coaching at the collegiate level
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must possess a current CPR certification at time of hire or must attain one within 1 month of the date of hire.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to lift to fifty pounds.
• Working knowledge of the repair and maintenance of athletic strength and training equipment
• Successful supervisory experience
• Ability to demonstrate and communicate proper spotting and lifting techniques.
• Able to travel, normally required a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in related field
• Working knowledge of budget and business practices

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three 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 forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: May 27, 2024
Interviews to begin no earlier than: May 28, 2024
Tentative start date: July 1, 2024

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

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, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).