Assistant Boys Swim Coach

Community High School District 218; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,500; Part time

Job summary

Community High School District 218 in Oak Lawn, IL seeks an Assistant Boys Swim Coach to support student-athlete development and align with the athletic department's mission.

Responsibilities include teaching swimming fundamentals, supervising practices and meets, planning practices, ensuring safety, and maintaining records. The role requires ISBE/ASEP/NFHS certification and willingness to engage in offseason work and community events.

Qualifications

• ISBE/ASEP/NFHS certification required.
• Previous high school swimming coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise athletes during practices, meets, travel, and events.
• Attend practices, contests, and team functions.
• Plan practices, manage meets, and instruct skills.
• Monitor eligibility, safety, and conduct per IHSA/district policies.
• Chaperone events and promote a positive team environment.
• Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly.
• Complete paperwork and communicate with parents/administration.

Skills

Coaching

Safety awareness

Communication with parents

Student-athlete development

Education

ISBE/ASEP/NFHS certification

Job description

Asst. Boys Swim Coach

Position: Asst. Boys Swim Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

Stipend Category: III (Asst. Boys Swim Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)

Summary and Purpose: Support student-athlete development in Boys Swim and assisting the Richards Athletic Department mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching swimming fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, contests, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, contests (home and away), and team functions.
• Ability to effectively plan practices, manage meets, and conduct 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 swimming 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.
• 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
• Manage equipment, program needs, 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 swimming 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