Assistant Coach M/W Alpine

University of Maine System; Farmington, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maine at Farmington seeks an Assistant Alpine Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Teams. This part-time seasonal role centers on motivating athletes, leading engaging practices, and coordinating travel.

You will bring alpine skiing passion, strong communication, and a playful but focused culture. The calendar runs Oct 15–Apr 15 with a $3,000 stipend prorated by hire date.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Alpine skiing

Coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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.

This position is a part‑time/temp appointment and pays a $3,000 stipend, prorated based on hire date

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.

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin following the close of business on October 16, 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, you are encouraged to 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. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel [phone]UMF