Boys Basketball Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Boys Basketball Coach for Dirksen Junior High School for the 2026-2027 school year. This temporary position requires substantial experience in coaching and engagement with student-athletes. Responsibilities include planning practices, maintaining student eligibility records, and ensuring safety conditions for the sport. Candidates must also have current CPR certification and a strong commitment to sportsmanship. Applications will be accepted until filled.

Responsibilities

• Coach’s individual participation in skills for excellent achievement.
• Plans and schedules regular practices throughout the season.
• Encourages academic success by maintaining student eligibility records.
• Works with the athletic director in scheduling contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Plans and conducts tryouts for the sport.
• Maintains necessary paperwork for the sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior.
• Oversees safety conditions of facility & equipment.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Assists in planning annual recognition program for athletes.
• Submits all media requests to the Director of Communication.

Skills

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

Current CPR/AED certification

Responsible professional behavior

Knowledge of game rules and league regulations

Demonstrated skills in youth leadership

Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people

Participation in Coaches Certification Program

Job description

Boys Basketball Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Coach

POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel

9 Months

Internal Staff

REPORTS TO: Jr. High Principal, Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional expertise in the sport being coached
• Has current CPR/AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of season
• Responsible professional behavior
• Knowledge of game rules and league regulations
• Demonstrated skills in youth leadership
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people
• Participation in Coaches Certification Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach’s individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season
• Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached
• Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
• Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
• Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Position Type: Temporary

Job Requirements

Job ID: 5678863

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Contact Information

• DR. JUDITH NASH, ASSIST. SUPERINTENDENT OF HR
• JPS DISTRICT 86
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]