Assistant Baseball Coach

Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano Community Unit School District 88 is seeking an Athletics/Activities/Coaching candidate to assist the Head Coach in implementing organized practices and an academic plan that supports student achievement.

The role emphasizes supervision, equipment management, budget awareness, and collaboration with administration, feeder programs, and families to deliver a positive athletic experience.

Qualifications

• PEL or certified coach required.
• ASEP certification and/or substitute certification required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in developing organized practice schedules.
• Assist in developing an academic plan to improve student performance.
• Supervise locker room, training room, and bus trips.
• Maintain program records: eligibility, registrations, match scores, and records.
• Plan and prepare for banquets and team events to recognize athletes.
• Communicate with feeder coaches, parents, athletes, and bus barn.

Skills

Coaching

Practice planning

Student supervision

Communication with admin

Education

PEL or certified coach

ASEP certification

Substitute certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
• Date Available:
  03/01/2027
• District:
  Plano Community Unit School District 88

General Description of Position

Successful candidate will:

• Assist/Support the Head Coach in developing a well-organized practice schedule that utilizes their staff at all levels
• Assist/Support the Head Coach in developing a well-defined academic plan for all students to increase academic performance
• Cooperate with the athletic and school administration to provide a quality Athletic experience for all athletes
• Maximize practice time for both individual and team development
• Provide proper supervision and administration of locker room, training room, and bus trips
• Assist the Head Coach in summer/offseason program to develop skills and strength
• Assist the Head Coach in maintaining the program and is timely with appropriate management and paperwork requirements for eligibility, registration, match scores, records, etc.
• Participate in planning and preparations for banquets and other team events to recognize athletes for their accomplishments
• Be concerned about the care of equipment, including issuance, collection, inventory, and storage
• Communicate with administration about athletic equipment requests, budget needs, unusual events, etc.
• Follow proper district procedure for the purchase of equipment and operate within the budget
• Attend all-conference meetings as needed and stay in compliance with IHSA requests
• Assist/Support the Head Coach in maintaining communication with feeder coaches, programs, parents, athletes, and the bus barn both within and outside the season.

Qualifications: PEL or certified coach, ASEP certification and/or substitute certification required

For further information please contact Nate Hill, Athletic Director, at [e-mail]

District Mission Statement:
The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.

District Vision Statement:
Students – Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society.
Families & Community – Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District.
Educators – Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.