Empower High School Girls: Softball Assistant Coach

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a High School Girls Assistant Softball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Under the supervision of the Athletic Director and Head Coach you will help develop student athletes, emphasizing discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork while building skill and competitive spirit.

You will organize practices, help with game strategy, coordinate facilities, and communicate with parents.

Qualifications

• ASEP Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time for individual and team development.
• observes players during practice and games to determine needs for improvement.
• Confer with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance and eligibility.
• Works with the athletic director to schedule facilities for practices and competitions.

Skills

ASEP Certification

Job description

High School Girls Assistant Softball Coach 2026-2027 APPLY ONLINE

Duties

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Athletic Director and Head Coach, this position is responsible for assisting with coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they have the opportunity to achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in their respective sport.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary (if applicable).
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance and requisitioning of equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Qualifications

• ASEP Certification

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range: Stipend

How to Apply

Go to the Districts website www.cairoschooldistrict1.com (About Us Section) to download a Certified Application or call 618-734-4102, EXT: 403 and request that an application be mailed to you. Mail the application to Cairo School District Number One Attn: Business Office 4201 Sycamore St., Cairo, IL 62914 or email the completed application to [e-mail]