Assistant Coach Field Hockey

Unleash Your Passion: Assistant Field Hockey Coach Wanted!

Are you ready to ignite talent and leave your mark on the field? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is searching for a spirited, driven Assistant Coach to energize our Field Hockey program!

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Team up with the Head Coach to elevate practices, game strategies, and team culture.
• Fire up athletes with your energy—cultivating skills, confidence, and character.
• Connect with recruits and help UMF attract top-tier student-athlete talent.
• Power players’ growth through dynamic training, conditioning, and feedback.
• Lead by example—showcase sportsmanship, integrity, and a championship mindset every day.
   

The field hockey season traditionally runs from August 15th through November 15th, with a non-traditional fall season from March 15th through May 15th. This is a part-time temporary position that will compensate up to $3,500. 
 

Essential Duties (Example)

• Participates in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices.
• Coaches in competition and training.
• Prepares film breakdown and analysis; presents analysis to team members.
• Plans and prepares for games and training.
• Assists in organizing team travel and meals.
• Assists with scouting, recruitment, and strategy development.
• Supports player and leadership development.
• Contributes to the strength and conditioning program, including one-on-one strength, and conditioning work with student-athletes.
• Provides support and encouragement to student athletes.
• Understands NCAA and North Atlantic Conference (NAC) rules, compliance, and laws.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
• Serves as an effective role model for college-age students.
• Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Field Hockey program.
• Provides effective communication to the head coach.
• Collaborates effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members.
• Attends and participates in department trainings.

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

Required Competencies

• Planning and Organizing
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving and Decision-making
• High degree of Integrity 
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge 
• Demonstrated a team-oriented culture and collaboration
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving
• The ability to communicate effectively
• Deep understanding of field hockey

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license (in good standing, based on UMS standards)
• Availability for practices and weekend competitive schedule
• Experience with the sport skills and principles of field hockey to teach and provide feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Collegiate competitive experience/coaching
• Sports recruiting experience

Ready to inspire a new era of champions? Step up, make history—apply today and help UMF's Field Hockey dominate the game!

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 17, 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 

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