Athletic Coach Assistant - Develop Champions & Discipline

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking an Athletic Coach for Urbana High School to lead and mentor student-athletes, helping them develop skill, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The role emphasizes coaching, planning practices, and coordinating with the Athletic Director.

The coach will assess player abilities, assign positions, and ensure student-athletes meet academic eligibility while promoting a safe and engaging athletic environment within the district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include state teaching license and IHSA coaching certification.
• Certification as substitute teacher required in Illinois.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and promotes sport participation.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops practice schedules and conducts both individual and team development.
• Schedules facilities for practices and competitions with the athletic director.
• Coaches players on rules, techniques, and game strategy.
• Monitors academics to ensure eligibility and encourage scholastic achievement.

Skills

Coaching

Education

Illinois Teaching License

IHSA approved coaching certification

Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

Urbana School District #116 is seeking an Athletic Coach for Urbana High School to lead and mentor student-athletes, helping them develop skill, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The role emphasizes coaching, planning practices, and coordinating with the Athletic Director.

The coach will assess player abilities, assign positions, and ensure student-athletes meet academic eligibility while promoting a safe and engaging athletic environment within the district guidelines.