Indoor Track Assistant Coach - Massabesic High School (Job ID 1644)

Servingschools; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Massabesic High School, part of Regional School Unit 57, is seeking an Indoor Track Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in daily practices, game prep, and mentoring student-athletes. The role emphasizes sportsmanship, team culture, and school pride, with duties spanning training, scouting, fundraising, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate brings coaching or playing experience, knowledge of track rules and strategies, and completion of required safety and safeguarding courses, plus

Qualifications

• High school or college coaching/playing experience.
• Solid knowledge of rules, techniques and strategy.
• Must meet RSU 57 and MPA eligibility requirements.
• First Aid and CPR training.
• Concussion management, heat acclimatization training.
• Coaching fundamentals course.
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest course.
• Protecting students from abuse course.
• Mental health and suicide prevention training.
• Background check and fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting daily practices and training sessions.
• Teach sport fundamentals, game strategy, and conditioning techniques.
• Supervise student-athletes during all team activities, ensuring safety and discipline.
• Support students' academic, personal, and social growth.
• Participate in staff meetings, film review, scouting, and strategic planning.
• Contribute to team fundraising, community outreach, and team-building events.
• Promote a culture of sportsmanship, integrity, and Mustang pride.
• Help manage equipment inventory and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with MPA, district, and school athletic policies.
• Travel with the team to away games and events.

Skills

Coaching experience

Rules knowledge

Education

First Aid Training

CPR Training

Concussion Management Course

Heat Illness & Acclimatization Course

Fundamentals of Coaching Course

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course

Protecting Students from Abuse Course

Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course

Job description

• RSU 57 Background Check

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent

Waterboro, Maine 04087

Title: Indoor Track Assistant Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Head Coach, Athletic Director

Compensation: Stipend range of $3,680-$4,600

Position Summary

Massabesic High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Indoor Track AssistantCoach to join our athletic department. The ideal candidate will assist in developing a competitive and character-driven program aligned with our school's athletic and academic mission. This position supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the team, including training, game preparation, mentoring student-athletes, and promoting sportsmanship and school pride

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience (high school or college level) or playing experience.
• Strong knowledge of rules, techniques, and strategy.
• Meets RSU 57 and MPA eligibility requirements:
  • First Aid Training
  • CPR Training
  • Concussion Management Course
  • Heat Illness & Acclimatization Course
  • Fundamentals of Coaching Course
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
  • Protecting Students from Abuse Course
  • Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course
• RSU 57 Background Check
• Valid Maine Criminal History Record Check and fingerprinting clearance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting daily practices and training sessions.
• Teach sport fundamentals, game strategy, and conditioning techniques.
• Supervise student-athletes during all team activities, ensuring safety and discipline.
• Support students' academic, personal, and social growth.
• Participate in staff meetings, film review, scouting, and strategic planning.
• Contribute to team fundraising, community outreach, and team-building events.
• Promote a culture of sportsmanship, integrity, and Mustang pride.
• Help manage equipment inventory and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with MPA, district, and school athletic policies.
• Travel with the team to away games and events.

Working Conditions

• Must be available for evening and weekend practices/games.
• May work in outdoor environments under various weather conditions.
• The role requires physical activity and ability to demonstrate proper techniques within each sports discipline.

Evaluation

Annual performance review conducted by the Head Coach and Athletic Director in accordance with district evaluation procedures.

Language And Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents pertinent to position, i.e. athletic policy manuals, handbooks, and state guidelines
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly, in speech and writing, to parents, coaches, and athletes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, athletes, coaching staff, and the community

Mathematical Skills

• Understanding of budgeting and accounting practices

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25–75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally will be excessive. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Regional School Unit 57 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RSU 57 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal and state laws.