Coach - Varsity Cross Country

Job Details

Job ID: 5072425
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 1, 2025
Starting Date: Aug 18, 2025

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cross Country Coach to lead and develop our cross country program. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coaching, development, and performance of the varsity team, while fostering a positive, competitive, and supportive team culture. The coach will work closely with athletes to enhance their skills, strategies, and teamwork, all while promoting sportsmanship, leadership, and academic success.

Experience

• Previous coaching experience at the high school level (preferred).
• Strong understanding of cross country, including race strategy, training techniques, and rules.
• Proven experience in leading a team to success in competitive environments.

Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and motivational abilities.
• Strong capacity to provide constructive feedback and develop individual athlete skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture.

Position Type: Part-time
Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Application Instructions

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Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. What other types of skills do you have or licenses do you have that may be relevant to this position?
  Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
  - Skill/License
  - Skill/License
• 2. Please account for and explain any gaps in employment during the past ten years.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

• Nate Pelletier, Athletic Director
• 406 Gray Road
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: 207-892-1810
• Fax: 207-892-1813
• Email: npelletier@rsu14.org