Girls' Basketball Assistant Coach: Impactful Program Leader

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks an Assistant Athletics Coach to support the head coach in managing a high school program. You will supervise practices and games, ensure safety, and coordinate scheduling, paperwork, and transportation with staff and parents.

Strong communication, decision making, and conflict resolution skills are essential, as is a commitment to eligibility, booster relationships, and community collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires PEL, Substitute or ASEP certification.
• ASEP applicants must complete Coaching Principles/Orientation, IHSA State Test, Sport First Aid.
• Coaching experience is preferred at high school level or higher.
• Playing experience at high school level or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare and safety of the athletes in the program.
• Supervise athletes’ workouts, practices, and games.
• Confirm all participants have completed all appropriate procedures before participating in practices.
• General upkeep and protection of equipment for the program.
• Parent communication.
• Assist the head coach with scheduling and transportation, paperwork, timesheets, fundraising, and documentation.
• Ensure all participants are eligible and maintain relationships with booster clubs and community organizations.
• Communicate with stakeholders to grow and sustain the program.
• Meet and follow compliance obligations per IHSA and related handbooks.
• Maintain current knowledge of sport trends and complete CPR/AED certifications.
• Incorporate Six Pillars of Character Counts into the program philosophy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrators.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Education

Professional Educator License (PEL)

Substitute License

ASEP Certification

Job description

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks an Assistant Athletics Coach to support the head coach in managing a high school program. You will supervise practices and games, ensure safety, and coordinate scheduling, paperwork, and transportation with staff and parents.

Strong communication, decision making, and conflict resolution skills are essential, as is a commitment to eligibility, booster relationships, and community collaboration.