Assistant Coach - E-Sports

Illinois School District U-46; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks an Appendix F Esports Coach at Streamwood High School to build and maintain a high-quality team focused on student development and competitive gaming.

You will communicate with parents, students, and staff; manage equipment and finances; and coordinate 30 hours of in-person meetings and contests. Non-ETA coaches, this year-only position; terms set with the athletic/activity director.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle inquiries and maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for student development.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free instructional culture using constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in line with conduct codes.
• 30 hours of in-person meetings/practice
• 2 District, Conference, or Regional Contests/Events
• Participate in IHSA state series, as applicable
• Attend UEC Activities Summit
• Attend Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable
• Manage finances and administrative paperwork

Skills

Effective communication

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Professional development

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL)

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type:Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Date Posted:10/14/2026
• Location:Streamwood High School
• Date Available:11/02/2026
• Closing Date:06/01/2027

Bargaining Unit: NAC

Department/Location: High School Activities

Calendar Days: School Year Reports To: Building Athletics/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality school Esports team, focusing on best-practice, student-focused activities, building involvement, and competitive gaming.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
• 30 hours of in-person meetings/practice
• 2 District, Conference, or Regional Contests/Events
• Participate in IHSA state series, as applicable
• Attendance at UEC Activities Summit
• Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable
• Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred

-OR-

• High School Diploma required
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Experience / Knowledge

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or or carry heavy materials or related equipment.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.