Assistant Baseball Coach

Independence School District; Chrisman (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a High School Assistant Coach to support a comprehensive extracurricular sports program at William Chrisman High School. The role emphasizes coaching duties, safety, academic promotion, and collaboration with the athletic staff.

You will work under the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and Building Principal to develop teams, ensure sport-specific compliance with MSHSAA, and foster positive relationships within the school and community.

Qualifications

• Current Substitute Certificate.
• Must meet the qualifications set forth by MSHSAA.
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the head coach for coaching assignments and other responsibilities.
• Help develop and support an athletic program which aligns youth, middle school and high school athletics under the head coach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport assigned to coach.
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines in the Athletic Handbook and MSHSAA rules.
• Maintain a safe environment to promote wholesome athletic competition.
• Develop and maintain positive relations and team morale with students, parents, staff and community.
• Work with head coach to place a team on the field and substitute players as part of a plan.
• Attend in-service trainings conducted by head coach to prepare during off-season with coaching staff and potential athletes.
• Promote academic achievement through high standards of academic performance.
• Maintain, issue and inventory school equipment.
• Support head coach in maximizing off-season and summer training opportunities.
• Work under ISD Board Policies and Regulations.

Skills

Current Substitute Certificate

MSHSAA qualifications

CPR AED First Aid

NFHS concussion knowledge

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: 160-William Chrisman High School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School year

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT COACH

Qualifications:

• Current Substitute Certificate
• Must meet the qualifications set forth by MSHSAA
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certification and National Federation of High School Concussion

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

To be determined at the time of hire

Reports to:

Head Coach
Athletic Director
Building Principal

Job Goal:

To build a successful and comprehensive extracurricular sports program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the head coach for coaching assignments and other responsibilities
• Help develop and support an athletic program which embraces the alignment of youth athletic programs, middle school athletic programs and high school athletics under the direction of the head coach
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport assigned to coach
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines set forth by Athletic Handbook and MSHSAA rules and regulations
• Help to maintain a conductive and safe environment at all times in order to promote the benefits derived from wholesome athletic competition
• Develop and maintain positive relations and team morale with students, parents, staff and community
• Work in conjunction with the head coach to develop and place a team on the field of competition and substitute players appropriately as a part of a well-organized plan
• Attend in-service trainings conducted by head coach in order to support and participate in preparation during the off-season with coaching staff and potential athletes
• Promote academic achievement through high standards of academic performance
• Help maintain, issue and provide an accurate inventory of school equipment
• Support head coach in maximizing off season and summer training and development opportunities
• Work under and adhere to ISD Board Policies and Regulations

Terms of Employment:

The Assistant Coach will be a seasonal employee. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Assistant Coach Performance Based Evaluation.