Assistant Coach, Baseball

Carmel Catholic High School; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein, IL is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in organizing, managing, and leading all levels of the athletic program. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and development of students and volunteers.

Hours vary evenings and weekends per schedule; this is a part-time stipend position for one school year with annual renewal. The ideal candidate holds ASEP/NFHS/Illinois certifications and demonstrates strong organization,

Qualifications

• Must hold current ASEP, NFHS, or Illinois teaching/substitute-teaching certification.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and supervise students, assistants, and volunteers.
• Knowledge of athletic activity, rules, and strategic play.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work with a diverse student and staff population.
• Strong character and sound judgement in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing development of fundamental skills, strategies, and rules.
• Support strength, conditioning, flexibility, mental health, and recovery.
• Foster servant leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Maintain regular communication with students, families, staff, and athletic staff.
• Enforce team policies fairly and consistently.
• Assist with evaluating performance criteria for the program and team.
• Maintain records—attendance, statistics, inventory, schedules.
• Schedule training sessions, practices, competitions, and transport.
• Ensure eligibility, safety, and policy compliance.
• Manage inventory and facilities cleanliness and safety.
• Recognize student achievements, attend Awards Night.
• Support feeder programs and summer camps in compliance with regulations.
• Participate in staff training and development; assist Head Coach as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with media, conference leadership, and alumni.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

ASEP certification

NFHS certification

Illinois teaching certification

Illinois substitute-teaching certification

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: Carmel Catholic High School - Mundelein
• Date Available: 03/01/2027

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Coach is hired by the Principal, in consultation with the Athletic Director, and will assist the Head Coach with the organization, management, operation, development, safety, and leadership of all levels of the athletic program, to include all students and volunteers participating within. In addition, the Assistant Coach is responsible for the understanding of, adherence to, and enforcement of the policies, procedures, and best-practices set forth by Carmel Catholic High School, the Archdiocese of Chicago, the IHSA, the State of Illinois, and any other association in which the athletic program maintains membership. This is a part-time, stipend position, set for a term of one school year, and subject to annual review and renewal.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Possess current ASEP, NFHS, State of Illinois teaching, or State of Illinois substitute-teaching certification.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, management, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to lead, instruct, and supervise students, assistant coaches, and volunteers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the athletic activity including technical skills, competitive strategies, and rules of play.
• Demonstrate an ability to prioritize multiple tasks, to delegate effectively, and to work on deadline.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work with a diverse student, staff, and community population.
• Possess excellent character and the ability to employ right reason and sound judgement in decision-making.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Assist with the on-going program development of fundamental skills, competitive strategies, and rules of play.
• Assist with the on-going program development of strength, conditioning, flexibility, mental health, and recovery.
• Assist with the on-going program development of servant leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Assist with regular communication with students, families, staff, the Athletic Trainer, and Athletic Office.
• Assist with the enforcement of team policies in a fair and just manner.
• Assist with the regular evaluation of performance criterion for the program and team members
• Assist with the maintenance of records including, but not limited to, attendance, statistics, inventory, and schedules.
• Assist with the scheduling of training sessions, practices, competitions, and team transportation.
• Assist with the enforcement of school policies related to eligibility, discipline, safety and security, and transportation.
• Assist with the distribution, collection, and management of all program inventory.
• Assist with maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and condition of program inventory and facilities.
• Assist with student recognition, to include attendance at the seasonal Awards Night.
• Assist with feeder programs in a manner that promotes the school and complies with related regulations.
• Assist with summer camps in a manner that promotes the school and complies with related regulations.
• Participate in on-going staff training and professional development; execute duties delegated by the Head Coach.
• Assist with maintaining positive relationships with the media, conference/association leadership, and school alumni.
• Perform additional duties in service of Carmel Catholic High School as assigned by the Athletic Director or Head Coach.

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA AND JOB HAZARDS

• Hours vary Monday through Sunday, including evenings and weekends, per the athletic schedule and school needs.

The Assistant Coach is required to attend all practices, competitions, and other events as determined by the Head Coach.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Moderate to strong physical activity required. Usually standing and moving; some lifting may be required.
• May be required to work outdoors for extended periods of time, during periods of inclement weather.
• Must be able to receive and impart detailed information through verbal and written communication.
• Required to work in situations dealing with people and within set limits, tolerances, and standards.