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KVCC Assistant Cross Country Coach
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What they do
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.
$46,072 / year median in Maine
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location:
Kennebec Valley - Fairfield, ME 04937Position Title:
Assistant Cross Country Coach Supervisor:
Athletic Director Salary:
$1,300 ($650 fall semester, $650 spring semester)Job Type:
Part-Time Job Summary:
The Assistant Cross Country Coach supports all aspects of the men's and women's cross-country program. The Assistant Coach will help build and sustain a competitive program while fostering academic success, leadership, and personal growth among student-athletes.Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree required or an equivalent combination of training and coaching experience.
- Successful coaching and recruiting experience required, at the collegiate level is preferred.
- Current CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting team practices, training sessions, and race preparation.
- Provide instruction in cross country training principles, running mechanics, race strategy, and injury prevention.
- Assist with developing individualized training plans that support student-athlete performance and long-term development.
- Support meet-day operations, including travel, warm-ups, race management, and post-race evaluations.
- Help monitor student-athlete fitness, wellness, and conditioning while promoting healthy training habits.
- Build and maintain positive recruiting relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, and prospective student-athletes throughout Maine and New England.
- Assist with program operations, including equipment management, travel coordination, scheduling, fundraising initiatives, and team events.
- Maintain compliance with institutional, conference, and athletic department policies while fostering a positive, inclusive, and respectful team culture