Assistant X-Country Coach

Great Salt Bay Community School; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta, Maine invites applications for an Assistant Cross Country Coach. The role supports the head coach with practices, meets, and supervision of student-athletes, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship in a safe environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, coaching or mentorship experience preferred, and must hold the DOE fingerprinting (CHRC) certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Prior coaching, playing, or youth mentoring experience preferred.
• Must hold valid DOE fingerprinting certification (CHRC).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Cross Country Coach to execute planned practice sessions, drills, and skill stations.
• Provide targeted coaching and feedback to individual athletes and small groups to foster skill progression and confidence.
• Model and enforce positive sportsmanship, fair play, and healthy athletic habits.
• Assume leadership of practices or games in the temporary absence of the Coach.
• Assist in maintaining continuous supervision of student-athletes during practices, home and away meets, and travel.
• Help monitor team spaces to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Support the Cross Country Coach in identifying and responding to student injuries or emergencies in accordance with district health protocols.
• Assist with the setup, teardown, and proper maintenance of team equipment and facilities.
• Maintain professional and positive interactions with student-athletes, parents, officials, and opposing staff.
• Assist the Cross Country Coach with keeping the team organized and parents informed.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalency

Coaching experience

Youth mentoring experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

DOE fingerprinting certification (CHRC)

Job description

Assistant X-Country Coach

Great Salt Bay Community School Great Salt Bay School - Damariscotta, Maine Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in GSB Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5863641
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title:Assistant Cross Country Coach

Department:Extra and Co Curricular Programs

Reports to:Principal, Athletic Director, Coach

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Prior coaching, playing, or youth mentoring experience preferred
• Must hold valid DOE fingerprinting certification (CHRC)

General Position Description

To assist the Cross Country Coach in providing instruction, supervision, and leadership for student-athletes in a safe, positive, and supportive environment. The Assistant Coach supports daily practice execution, small-group skill work, meet-day logistics, and the reinforcement of positive sportsmanship and teamwork across the program.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Cross Country Coach to execute planned practice sessions, drills, and skill stations.
• Provide targeted coaching and feedback to individual athletes and small groups to foster skill progression and confidence.
• Model and enforce positive sportsmanship, fair play, and healthy athletic habits.
• Assume leadership of practices or games in the temporary absence of the Coach.

• Assist in maintaining continuous supervision of student-athletes during practices, home and away meets, and travel.
• Help monitor team spaces to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Support the Cross Country Coach in identifying and responding to student injuries or emergencies in accordance with district health protocols.

• Assist with the setup, teardown, and proper maintenance of team equipment and facilities.
• Maintain professional and positive interactions with student-athletes, parents, officials, and opposing staff.
• Assist the Cross Country Coach with keeping the team organized and parents informed.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to active-demonstrate sport fundamentals, walk/stand for long periods, and lead active drills.
• Work environment includes indoor gymnasiums and outdoor athletic fields subject to seasonal weather conditions.
• Standard schedule includes after-school practices and game times, with travel for away contests.

Terms of Employment:

Seasonal; year-to-year basis. Stipend rate to be determined by the Athletic Director considering experience level and pay rate chart.

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Kim Lane , Athletic Director
• Great Salt Bay School
• Email: [e-mail]