Asst. Girls' Cross Country Coach 2026-2027

Illinois Education Job Bank; Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking an Assistant Girls' Cross Country Coach for the 2026-2027 season. The role supports the head coach in daily practices and meets IHSA compliance requirements while fostering a safe, growth-oriented program for student-athletes.

Responsibilities include supervising workouts, coordinating logistics, and maintaining communications with parents, boosters, and school staff. CPR/AED certification and adherence to school policies are required.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience at high school level or higher preferred.
• Playing experience at high school level or higher preferred.
• Ability to communicate, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and work with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welfare and safety of athletes.
• Supervise workouts, practices, and games.
• Communicate with parents and guardians.
• Assist head coach with scheduling, transportation, paperwork, timesheets, fundraising, and documentation.
• Maintain CPR/AED certification and stay current with sport trends.
• Comply with IHSA, RBHS Coaches Handbook, and Conference Calendar.

Education

PEL License

Substitute License

ASEP Certification

Job description

Asst. Girls' Cross Country Coach 2026-2027

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Duties

• 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

• 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

2026-2027 Fall Athletic Season - Dates for work year/season are based on the district’s school calendar,athletic schedule and IHSA policies