Men's Basketball Assistant Coach (Temporary)

University of Maine System
Gorham, ME
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level coaching professionals who are available for full-season commitments and can travel. This role best suits candidates with experience in college-level basketball and a strong alignment with the values of academic excellence, equity, and community service.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with college-level coaching or playing experience and a passion for athlete development
    — “College Level playing or coaching Experience or Higher preferred”
  • Individuals who can commit to full-season availability and are adaptable to variable practice schedules
    — “Must be available for all practices and contests”
  • Professionals who value academic and personal growth in student-athletes and align with USM's Service Promise
    — “Husky student-athletes, teams and coaches are known for their high-level of achievement in and out of the field of competition through the Five Pillars of USM Athletics”

Things to consider

  • This role is limited to U.S. citizens due to visa sponsorship restrictions
    — “We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support”
  • The compensation is capped at $4,100 for the season, which may reflect part-time or temporary expectations
    — “This is a part-time temporary position that will compensate up to $4,100 for the season”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in evaluating talent and preparing for games and practices in your resume and interview responses
    — “Evaluating talent of potential student/athletes”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with NCAA Division III rules and regulations in your application
    — “Adhere to and support all rules, conditions, and regulations of USM and the NCAA”
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What success looks like

  • successful talent evaluation
  • improved team performance
Typical background
high school diplomacollege level playing or coaching experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Athletic EvaluationTeam ManagementPractice PlanningAthletic Conditioning

Preferred

Basketball Coaching

About the role

Original posting from University of Maine System

The University of Southern Maine seeks applicants for the part time, temporary position of Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach on the Gorham Campus.

Core Duties: 

Evaluating talent of potential student/athletes 

Game and practice preparation 

Off field conditioning 

Other duties delegated by the Head Coach. 

Adhere to and support all rules, conditions, and regulations of USM and the NCAA. 

Must be available for all practices and contests

Practices times vary and travel to games is also expected.

This is a part-time temporary position that will compensate up to $4,100 for the season and may vary depending on the selected candidate's availability and time commitment.   

USM Athletics proudly supports the NCAA Division III philosophy and is fully engaged in USM’s Service Promise:  Student Focused Every Day.  Husky student-athletes, teams and coaches are known for their high-level of achievement in and out of the field of competition through the Five Pillars of USM Athletics: Academic Excellence, Athletic Achievement, Personal Growth, Professional Development and Service to Community.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events.  USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day.  We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma required

Bachelor’s degree preferred 

College Level playing or coaching Experience or Higher preferred 

Ability to attend practices and the entire game schedule 

Uphold positive reputation of the University of Southern Maine

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will remain posted until filled. 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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 207.581.1226, 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 www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

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. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.

Source: University of Maine System careers

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