Coach or Advisor - General Application

Orono Public Schools; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orono Public Schools in Maine is seeking qualified individuals to join as Co-Curricular Advisors and Coaches. This general posting covers multiple athletic and club activities.

You will coach, mentor, and guide students, fostering development in academics and character while supporting the program across the district. The role emphasizes collaboration with administrators, staff, and parents to ensure effective participation, communication, and program growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding of fundamental skills and strategies of the activity.
• Effective meeting and/or practice management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration with others.
• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
• Commitment to supporting the whole student in their pursuit of high levels of performance in academics and in character development.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and instruction to students in age-appropriate athletic or club activities.
• Manage student participation in any scheduled competitions related to the activity.
• Work collaboratively with administrators to implement a philosophy that is supportive of students' development in the skillsets targeted through the activity.
• Communicate effectively with student, other school staff, parents, and building administrators, regarding program needs and developments.

Skills

Fundamental skills

Practice management

Oral and written comms

Collaboration

Parent involvement

Student development focus

Job description

• Date Posted: 6/23/2025


• Position Type: Co-Curricular Advisor & Coach


• Date Posted: 6/23/2025


• Location: Orono Public Schools


• Date Available: Various


• Closing Date: Continuous posting.

Description

This is a general posting for all co-curricular advisor or coaching positions.

Job Summary

• Provide coaching and instruction to students in age-appropirate athletic or club activities.


• Manage student participation in any scheduled competitions related to the activity.


• Work collaboratively withadministrators toimplement a philosophy that is supportive ofstudents' development in the skillsets targeted through the activity.


• Communicate effectively with student,other schoolstaff, parents, and building administrators, regarding program needs and developments.

Qualifications

• Understanding of fundamental skills and strategies of the activity.


• Effective meeting and/or practice management skills.


• Effective oral and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated experience in collaboration with others.


• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.


• Commitment to supporting the whole student in their pursuit of high levels of performance in academics and in character development.

Bargaining Group and Level: OEA/Teachers

District Website: www.oronoschools.org

Contact:

Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources

952-449-8370 [e-mail]