University of Maine System
Location
Orono, Maine
Assists the Division I Softball Program with coaching, recruiting, and training student-athletes while ensuring compliance with NCAA and University regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring academic progress, coordinating team travel, and managing program visibility through marketing efforts.
A bachelor's degree and demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations are required. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, a valid driver's license for travel, and the ability to motivate student-athletes.
Assists the Softball Program with coaching, recruiting, and training for athletic competition at the Division I level. Adheres to all governing procedures and regulations of the Athletic Department, University, Conference, and the NCAA.
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu [http://umaine.edu/].
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism [https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/] to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
• Playing and/or coaching experience at the Division 1 level.
Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
30 p.m. EST on July 17, 2026.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Kimberly Stiles at Kimberly.stiles@maine.edu.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Market context
Assistant softball coach openings in Maine often reflect steady demand from schools and colleges that need staff who can support training, compliance, and student-athlete development. These roles are competitive because employers look for NCAA rules knowledge, strong communication, travel readiness, and the ability to motivate athletes; benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability can also matter. Before applying, confirm your degree, license, and coaching experience align with the posting, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description to save research time.
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