FARMINGTON — In anticipation of the new alpine operations certificate program this fall, the University of Maine at Farmington announces the selection of Scott Hoisington as alpine operations coordinator and ski coach.

His responsibilities will include teaching introductory courses and on-mountain ski instruction methods, and serving as an adviser for students pursuing the alpine operations certificate. As head ski and snowboard coach, he will conduct all aspects of coaching UMF’s competitive ski program and coordinate and administer the learn-to-ski program for area youth in collaboration with Farmington’s Titcomb Mountain.

In addition, Hoisington will cultivate and maintain relationships with representatives of the area mountains and other recreational organizations to assure students of quality internship and on-mountain experiences and classroom guest lecturer opportunities. He will also work closely with Mainely Outdoors, UMF’s four-season outdoor recreation program, to help advance outdoor activities as a core element of the UMF experience.

Prior to this, Hoisington was a UMF faculty member teaching classes in community health and recreation and this past year was recruited to serve as the head coach of UMF’s Ski and Snowboard teams. In his new role, he will continue as the head coach of the racing programs.

For more information on UMF’s new alpine operations certificate, visit: http://www.umf.maine.edu/majors-academics/alpine-operations/.

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