Free Ski/Snowboard Assistant Coach at University of Maine
University of Maine · Farmington, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Farmington
Shred the Gnar & Shape the Future: UMF Athletics Seeks Freeski/Snowboard Assistant Coach!
Are you passionate about carving lines and developing the next generation of collegiate winter sports athletes? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Coach to join our thriving varsity Freeski & Snowboard team!
Our program is exploding in popularity, with team rosters more than doubling over the past three years. To provide the specialized attention our athletes deserve, we are creating this new position to ensure our Freeski and Snowboard teams have dedicated coaching leadership. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and build a legacy with a growing and energetic program.
Position: This is a part-time, seasonal, in-person position based at our campus in Farmington, ME.
Schedule: The coaching season runs from October 15 to April 15.
Compensation: The position compensates up to a $4,000 stipend, which is paid biweekly throughout the season. (prorated based on start date)
As a key member of our athletics staff, you will be instrumental in the success and development of our student-athletes. Your duties will be diverse and action-packed, including:
- Providing expert on-hill coaching during both training and competitions.
- Designing and planning strategic training sessions.
- Developing scouting reports and competitive strategies.
- Mentoring athletes, focusing on both player and leadership development.
- Coordinating team travel, including transportation and meals.
- Assisting with strength and conditioning programs.
- Identifying and recruiting talented future athletes to join the UMF family.
- We're seeking a candidate with impeccable integrity, a deep understanding of the sport, and a passion for mentoring.
Required Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Extensive experience with the skills and principles of competitive freeskiing and/or snowboarding.
- Valid driver's license (in good standing, based on UMS standards)
- Availability to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends for practices and competitions.
- Demonstrated professionalism, dependability, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- A bachelor's degree.
- Previous collegiate competitive or coaching experience, particularly in freeski.
- Experience with sports recruiting.
- USSA or PSIA Certification.
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
- List of three (3) professional references
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin following the close of business on October 29, 2025
- We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
- Incompleted 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.
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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.
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The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.
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