A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Assistant X-Country Coach
Great Salt Bay Community School
Great Salt Bay School - Damariscotta, Maine This job is also posted in GSB Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5863641
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
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.
Please send application to:
Great Salt Bay School
559 Main Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
