Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Join Our Team at UMA! Head Women's Volleyball Coach Position Available 

Are you passionate about volleyball and coaching? The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking a part-time, temporary Head Women's Volleyball Coach to join our team! This role runs from July 1st through April 30th each year.

Why UMA? 

At UMA, we're dedicated to transforming the lives of students across Maine and beyond through high-quality education and robust student support. As the third-largest public university in Maine, we provide opportunities at multiple campuses and online, making us a top choice for students of all ages.

About the University

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

A complete job description can be found here.
 

Position Responsibilities:

• Recruit talented student-athletes
• Coach and mentor our women's volleyball team
• Transport student-athletes and support staff to games

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Playing and/or coaching experience in volleyball

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience coaching at the university level
   

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Maine Driver’s License in good standing

Salary: $7,000. Continuation is contingent upon university needs and funding.

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

Application Process

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications 
• 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.  One of the references must be a recent supervisor.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 3/13/2026, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 

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/.   

 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. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report.