Part-Time Assistant Cross Country Coach - After-School

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

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.