Assistant Boys Swim Coach

Community High School District 218; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

Community High School District 218 seeks an Assistant Boys Swim Coach to support the Eisenhower Athletic Department in developing student-athletes in swimming. You will assist with fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship while supervising athletes at practices, meets, and travel.

Responsibilities include planning practices, managing meets, enforcing safety and eligibility rules, and communicating with parents and administration.

Qualifications

• ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required.
• Previous high school swim coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in teaching swim fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, meets (home and away), and team functions.
• Support the head coach in planning practices, meet management, and conducting skill instruction.
• Monitor and enforce eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all swim events, maintaining discipline and promoting a positive team environment.
• Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
• Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
• Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Education

ISBE certification

ASEP certification

NFHS certification

Job description

Position: Assistant Boys Swim Coach

Reports To: Head Swim Coach / Athletic Director

Stipend Category: III (Assistant Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)

Summary and Purpose:

Support student-athlete development in swimming and assisting the Eisenhower Athletic Department mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in teaching swim fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, meets (home and away), and team functions.
• Support the head coach in planning practices, meet management, and conducting skill instruction.
• Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all swim events (including practices, meets, community gatherings, etc.), maintaining discipline and promoting a positive team environment.
• Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
• Follow expectations outlined in the CHSD 218 Coaches Handbook
• Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
• Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.

Additional Expectations

• Availability to work in the off season
• Assist with equipment management, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets
• Attend community events (such as parades, fundraisers, etc.)
• Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.
• Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by ISBE/IHSA and adhere to all training expectations.

Qualifications

• ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required
• Previous high school swim coaching experience preferred

Compensation And Benefits For External Applicants

Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive only the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health, dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available to external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted district employee