Boys Assistant Dive Coach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend Category III

Job summary

Community High School District 218 seeks an Assistant Dive Coach to support student-athlete development in diving and contribute to the athletic department's mission.

You will assist the head coach, supervise athletes during practices and events, and ensure safety and eligibility compliance across IHSA rules. Required certifications include ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS, with high school coaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in teaching dive fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, games (home and away), and team functions.
• Support the head coach in planning practices, game management, and conducting 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 swim events (including practices, games, 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

Assistant Dive Coach Stipend Category: III (Assistant Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)

Assistant Dive Coach Stipend Category: III (Assistant Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)

Summary and Purpose:

Support student-athlete development in dive and assisting the Districts School Athletic Department mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in teaching dive fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, games (home and away), and team functions.
• Support the head coach in planning practices, game management, and conducting 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 swim events (including practices, games, 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
• Assist with equipment management, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets
• 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 tennis 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