What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cross Country Running Coach position at Town Of Scarborough?
Scarborough Community Services is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor/coach to lead a youth running program for Grades 1-6 students, focused on developing proper running technique across a variety of terrainincluding woods, fields, and walking paths. Parent volunteers also help support the supervision and coaching of athletes. If you're passionate about running and enjoy working with young athletes, we'd love to hear from you!
Requirements: Lead practices on Mondays and Thursdays, as well as meets on Wednesdays. Teach safe and effective running form for mixed terrain. Support participants during optional cross-country meets held on Wednesdays at various locations (beginning late April). Ensure a positive, encouraging, and inclusive training environment.
Desirable Experience and Training: Experience in running or coaching. Ability to teach technique, motivate participants, and promote good sportsmanship. Responsible, reliable, and comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions. This is a dual-season position, with a fall season running September through October, and a spring season running April through June.
All job applicants are required to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/townofscarborough/onlineapp/
Applications must be received by Sunday, August 30, 2026. For additional information call 207.730.4025 or email hr@scarboroughmaine.org.
Scarborough is conveniently located in Cumberland County in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland. It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south. The Scarborough Town Hall is located at 259 U.S. Route 1, just south of the junction of Rt. 1 and Black Point Road/Gorham Road.
Requirements: Lead practices on Mondays and Thursdays, as well as meets on Wednesdays. Teach safe and effective running form for mixed terrain. Support participants during optional cross-country meets held on Wednesdays at various locations (beginning late April). Ensure a positive, encouraging, and inclusive training environment.
Desirable Experience and Training: Experience in running or coaching. Ability to teach technique, motivate participants, and promote good sportsmanship. Responsible, reliable, and comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions. This is a dual-season position, with a fall season running September through October, and a spring season running April through June.
All job applicants are required to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/townofscarborough/onlineapp/
Applications must be received by Sunday, August 30, 2026. For additional information call 207.730.4025 or email hr@scarboroughmaine.org.
- Equal Opportunity Employer-
Scarborough is conveniently located in Cumberland County in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland. It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south. The Scarborough Town Hall is located at 259 U.S. Route 1, just south of the junction of Rt. 1 and Black Point Road/Gorham Road.