KVCC Assistant Cross Country Coach

Kennebec Valley Community College • Fairfield, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Collegiate level coaching and recruiting experience preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree