What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Cross Country Coach position at Friends School of Portland?
Friends School of Portland is seeking a Head Coach for the Cross Country team.
Cross Country at FSP
The cross country season begins on the first Wednesday of the 2026-27 school year and runs through mid-to-late October (approximately 6–7 weeks).
Middle School Team: The Head Coach leads practices on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00–4:30 PM. Races take place on Wednesdays. If there is no race scheduled, a practice will be held instead.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead engaging, inclusive practice sessions for the middle school team.
- Coach the middle school team through weekly races.
- Work with the assistant coach to ensure all runners stay with the team during practices and competitions.
- Support the elementary school assistant coach as needed throughout the season.
- Ensure both the middle and elementary school teams are registered for league schedules and races.
- Submit elementary and middle school rosters for race registrations.
- Communicate regularly with middle school families regarding schedules, updates, and team needs.
- Coordinate transportation for races and drive school vans.
Qualifications:
- Drivers License
- CPR Certification
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Experience Working with Grades 5-8
Schedule:
- Monday and Thursdays, 2:45 pm-4:30 pm
- Wednesdays, 2:45 pm - 5:30 pm
- Communication with families as needed outside of regular hours
Stipend Amount: $2,000
Friends School of Portland is an independent preschool through 8th-grade school arising from
Quaker faith and practice and built upon long-held standards of exceptional Friends schools.
Embracing the Quaker belief in the unique worth of each individual, we seek students from
diverse ethnic, economic, and family backgrounds. In small, multi-age classes, as well as in
afterschool and summer programs, we nurture children’s unfolding development as curious,
creative, and compassionate world citizens. We emphasize high standards for independent
thinking and personal integrity. We offer cooperative learning in a close community where
simplicity, service, stewardship, and peaceful resolution of conflict are practiced every day.
We are actively seeking candidates from historically underrepresented groups. Equity and
inclusion are fundamental to our mission.
Please email a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Eliza Robinson,
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $2,000.00 per year
Ability to Commute:
- Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,000