Cross Running Coach

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 terrain including 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!

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.

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:

Applications must be received by Sunday, March 29. Seasonal stipend of $1,000. For additional information call  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Equal Opportunity Employer. Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to the quality of life and the environment. Scarborough offers lovely sandy beaches and the rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer. The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within our boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands. We also have a balance with our commercial businesses.

The newest area for businesses to locate in Scarborough is along the Haigis Parkway, located right at Exit 42 of the Maine Turnpike. We are a suburban community that offers open spaces, parks and recreational areas for our residents and visitors.

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.