Get ready to launch your coaching career into high gear-the University of Maine at Farmington wants YOU as our new Assistant Alpine Coach for the Men's and Women's Teams! This isn't just a job, it's a chance to be at the center of the action, where the energy is electric, the mountains are alive, and every day feels like race day.
Unleash Your Passion
- Challenge yourself and our athletes by bringing bold ideas, contagious enthusiasm, and a winning mindset to the most spirited team in Maine.
- Dive headfirst into brilliant bluebird mornings, epic powder days, and the kind of team camaraderie that makes you want to cheer from the chairlift.
- Explore every twist and turn of the alpine racing world-from pumping up pre-race adrenaline to leading edge-of-your-seat training sessions, you'll be the spark that fuels our drive for victory.
What You'll Do
- Amp up athlete motivation and turbocharge every workout with hands-on coaching and dynamic leadership.
- Be the creative force behind unforgettable practices, team events, and recruiting adventures-think snow, speed, and serious fun.
- Tackle travel and logistics like a pro, fueling high-performance results in every run.
Who You Are
- An alpine addict, skier at heart, and ready for a challenge.
- A communicator who fires up the team and knows how to make every moment on the slopes engaging and memorable.
- Eager to create a fast-paced, fun-first culture that celebrates diversity, drive, and sportsmanship.
Why UMF?
UMF is everything a skier could dream of-world-class terrain, fierce competition, and a campus full of energy. Sugarloaf, Titcomb, and Saddleback are your playgrounds, and your athletes are ready to make history. Bring your love of skiing, your wild ideas, and your best coaching game-UMF is where YOU become part of something legendary.
Ready to race toward excitement? Apply now and claim your spot at the starting gate-it's time to make tracks and make memories at UMF!
This position is part-time/temp appointment and pays a $3,000 stipend
Typical calendar: October 15 - April 15
Required Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with sports skills and principles to teach and provide feedback for alpine ski racing
- 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 integrity, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree.
- Previous collegiate competitive or coaching experience, particularly in Alpine skiing.
- Experience with sports recruiting.
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 August 12, 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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/.
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About Us
About the University of Maine System
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.
Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website.
About the Team
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.
