Asst. Boys Volleyball Coach

Community High School District 218; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Community High School District 218 seeks an Assistant Boys Volleyball Coach to support student-athlete development within the Shepard Athletic Department.

Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals, supervising athletes at practices and contests, planning practices, and ensuring safety and eligibility per IHSA rules. This role requires certification (ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS) and preferred prior high school coaching experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching volleyball 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 games, and conduct skill instruction.
• Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district.
• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all volleyball 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.

Education

ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification

Job description

Position: Asst. Boys Volleyball Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

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

Summary and Purpose

Support student-athlete development in Volleyball and assisting the Shepard Athletic Department

mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching volleyball 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 games, and conduct skill instruction.
• Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district
• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all volleyball 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.

policies.

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