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

Young World Physical Education; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Boys Soccer Coach for Dirksen Junior High School starting immediately. This temporary position involves coaching skills, scheduling practices, maintaining student eligibility, and ensuring safety. The ideal candidate must have professional expertise in the sport, current CPR/AED certification, and strong leadership skills. Additional responsibilities include planning and conducting tryouts, recommending purchases of equipment, and participating in professional growth activities. Contact for more details is Dr. Judith Nash, Assistant Superintendent of HR.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule practices throughout the season.
• Encourage academic success by maintaining eligibility records.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities and equipment.
• 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

Skills

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

Current CPR/AED certification

Knowledge of game rules and league regulations

Demonstrated skills in youth leadership

Ability to work cooperatively

Coaches Certification Program

Job description

Boys Soccer 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

Job Requirements

Position Type: Temporary

Contact Information

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