Assistant Cross Country Coach

Mt. Blue Regional School District • Farmington, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Cross Country Coach will support the head coach in managing a competitive running program at Mt. Blue High School. This role involves designing training plans, leading daily practices, monitoring athlete progress, ensuring compliance with athletic regulations, and coordinating meet logistics. The coach must have a comprehensive understanding of training techniques, running form, pacing, and endurance, as well as knowledge of NFHS and MPA rules. The position requires the ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and maintain compliance with district athletic policies and state/league regulations.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of daily practices, warm-ups, and cool-downs
• Knowledge of NFHS and MPA rules
• Demonstrate ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• Valid CHRC certification
• At least 20 years of age, or a high school graduate

Nice To Haves

• Previous competitive experience in cross country or track at the high school or collegiate level
• Prior coaching experience

Responsibilities

• Designing training plans
• Leading daily practices
• Monitoring athlete progress
• Ensuring compliance with athletic regulations
• Coordinating meet logistics
• Providing technical instruction on running form, pacing, and endurance
• Implementing approved athletic policies
• Adhering to existing system, state, and league regulations
• Traveling to home and away meets
• Traveling to state team and individual competitions when players qualify

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED