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

Young World Physical Education; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Boys Soccer Coach for the 2026-2027 school year at Gompers Junior High School in Joliet, Illinois. This temporary position requires a certified professional with expertise in coaching, CPR/AED certification, and strong youth leadership skills. Responsibilities include planning practices, ensuring student eligibility, and maintaining safety standards. Interested candidates can contact Dr. Judith Nash at JPS District 86 for more details.

Qualifications

• Certified Personnel status required for the coaching position.
• Current CPR/AED certification prior to the first practice session.
• Ability to maintain student eligibility records for academic success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule practice sessions throughout the season.
• Maintain necessary paperwork such as attendance and tryout records.
• Ensure discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times.

Skills

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

CPR/AED certification

Youth leadership skills

Cooperative teamwork

Job description

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

Job Description

Position: Coach

Position Guide: Certified Personnel

Duration: 9 Months

Employment Type: Internal Staff

Employment Type: Temporary

Reports To: Jr. High Principal, Athletic Director

Job ID: 5678601

Qualifications

• Professional expertise in the sport being coached
• 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
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practices throughout the season
• Encourage academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Work closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plan and conduct tryouts for the sport being coached
• Maintain necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforce discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
• Oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility and equipment on assigned sport
• Participate in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assist Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submit all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, Director of Communication and Development, for publication. Coaches should not submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Contact Information

• Dr. Judith Nash, Assistant Superintendent of HR
• JPS District 86
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]