Assistant Cross Country Coach - WSHS - 1094

ServingSchools; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools in Waterville, Maine, seeks an Assistant Cross Country Coach to support student-athletes on and off the course. You will help plan and lead practices, mentor runners, promote sportsmanship, and foster a positive, team-focused culture.

The ideal candidate will assist with coaching duties, attend clinics to sharpen skills, and work closely with the Head Coach to ensure a safe, organized program. This role emphasizes distance running, student growth, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamentals, strategy, and physical training.
• Assist head coach with uniforms and equipment care.
• Distribute and collect forms and paperwork.
• Secure facilities and equipment after use.
• Supervise athletes during games and practices.
• Review student handbook for academic eligibility and policies.
• Promote proper care of equipment and facilities.
• Collaborate with head coach and staff; discuss confidential matters as needed.
• Attend clinics to improve coaching skills.
• Perform additional tasks as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Job description

Assistant Cross Country Coach – Waterville Senior High School Anticipated Start Date: Fall Sport Season The Waterville Public School System serves over 2,000 students of all ages in and near Waterville, Maine. Recognized as one of the city’s greatest assets, our schools engage every child in challenging, student-centered learning while providing a safe, welcoming environment for them to learn and grow. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Cross Country Coach to support our student-athletes both on and off the course. The ideal candidate will assist with planning and leading practices, mentoring runners, promoting sportsmanship, and helping to build a positive, team-focused culture. This position is a great opportunity for someone passionate about distance running and committed to helping students grow in skill, confidence, and character. The city of Waterville is located on the banks of the Kennebec River and is easily accessible from two exits off I-95 as well as Route 201. Waterville offers access to affordable housing, employment opportunities, medical facilities, outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts, entertainment, and culinary scene. http://www.waterville-me.gov/about/

Primary Responsibilities

• Carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the Head Coach. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Full job description available online at: https://wtvl.aos92.org/jobs
• Assist head coach with issues, collection and the overall care of uniforms, and equipment;
• Distributes and collects, when necessary, parent permission forms, records of physical exams, and other paperwork required by the athletic department;
• Secures school facilities and equipment after each use;
• Supervises athletes at all times, including games (home and away), practices, and other team functions;
• Reviews, when appropriate, the student athletic handbook with team members, with special attention being given to academic eligibility and the substance abuse policies;
• Promotes the proper care of equipment, uniforms, and facilities at all times;
• Cooperates with head coach and other staff members and discusses confidential matters privately with appropriate personnel;
• Strives to improve coaching skills by attending clinics and using resources provided by the head coach;
• Perform additional tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Previous coaching experience preferred