Assistant Girls Soccer Coach

Community High School District 218; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 1,500 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Community High School District 218 is seeking an Assistant Girls Soccer Coach to support student-athlete development and assist in the athletic department. Responsibilities include teaching soccer fundamentals and supervising student-athletes during practices and competitions.

This role requires certification and previous coaching experience is preferred. The position offers a stipend and requires participation in training and community events.

Qualifications

• Must have ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification.
• Previous high school soccer coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach soccer fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices and events.
• Plan practices, manage games, and provide skill instruction.

Skills

Teaching soccer fundamentals

Supervising student-athletes

Planning practices

First-aid and CPR

Education

ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification

Job description

Asst. Girls Soccer Coach

Summary and Purpose

Support student-athlete development in Girls Soccer and assist the Richards Athletic Department mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching soccer 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.
• Effectively plan practices, manage games, 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 soccer events (including practices, contests, 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 games.
• 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 soccer 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.