Position 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
Application Process: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file, please visit the KVCC Employment Opportunities Website, select the desired position, and select “Apply”. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume, and official transcript.
Kennebec Valley Community College is a Recovery Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Jennifer Baker, Human Resources Manager, [email protected] or 207-453-5106. TTY dial Maine Relay 711.
