Asst. Boys Baseball Coach

Illinois Education Job Bank; Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank seeks a dedicated athletic program staff member to oversee high school sports activities. The role focuses on athlete welfare, supervising practices and games, and ensuring all eligibility and procedures are met.

You will work closely with the head coach and school administration to run scheduling, transportation, and essential paperwork. Applicants should have coaching experience, playing experience at the high school level preferred, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, students and stakeholders.
• Decision-making under pressure with sound judgment.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and build a collaborative program.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welfare and safety of athletes in the program.
• Supervise athletes’ workouts, practices, and games.
• Verify participants complete required procedures before practices.
• Maintain equipment and oversee program upkeep.
• Communicate with parents and guardians.
• Assist head coach with scheduling, transportation, paperwork, and fundraising.
• Ensure participant eligibility and relations with Booster Club, PTO, or community groups.
• Comply with Conference Calendar, IHSA handbook, and related policies.
• Stay current with sport knowledge and trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by athletic leadership.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

PEL / Substitute / ASEP Certification

Job description

• Ensure the welfare and safety of the athletes in the program
• Supervision of athletes’ workouts, practices, and games
• Confirm all participants have completed all appropriate procedures before participating in practices
• General upkeep and protection of equipment for the program
• Parent communication
• Assist the head coach with:
  • Scheduling and transportation
  • Necessary paperwork, timesheets, fundraising, and all other documentation for the program
  • Ensuring all participants are eligible
  • Relationship with Booster Club, PTO, and/or Community Organization(s)
  • Communicating with all stakeholders to grow and sustain a successful program
• Meet and follow all compliance obligations set forth by the Conference Calendar, RBHS Coaches Handbook, and IHSA
• Stay up-to-date with the current knowledge and trends in the sport
• Receive CPR/AED certification and maintain accordingly
• Incorporate the Six Pillars of Character Counts: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship into the philosophy of your group
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Assistant Principal of Athletics/Principal/Head Coach

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Professional Educator License (PEL), Substitute License, or ASEP Certification
• ASEP Certified applicants must have completed the following:

1) Coaching Principles/Orientation

2) IHSA State Test

3) Sport First Aid

• Coaching experience is preferred (High School level or higher)
• Playing experience in the particular sport is preferred (High School level or higher)
• Ability to communicate (written/verbal), make decisions, resolve conflict, and effectively work with staff, students and other stakeholders to develop a successful program

Salary/Benefits

Compensation: 2022-2027 RBEA Stipend Schedule – Category B