Head Athletic Coach - Elevate Team Skill & Discipline

Harvard High School; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Harvard High School in Harvard, IL seeks a Head Athletic Coach to lead and develop student-athletes, mentoring them toward discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The role involves planning practices, coordinating with the athletic director, and managing program operations.

The Head Coach will supervise staff, ensure eligibility, foster academic success, and engage with families and the community to promote the sport. Immediate starting date is expected.

Qualifications

• ISBE teaching certificate or ASEP certification
• IHSA concussion and PED test completed
• CPR/AED Certified
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses the players’ strengths and weaknesses.
• Develops an efficient practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• 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. Creates a plan to improve weaknesses.
• Determines the game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Encourages student-athletes to maintain high academic standing.
• Follow established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.

Job description

Harvard High School in Harvard, IL seeks a Head Athletic Coach to lead and develop student-athletes, mentoring them toward discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The role involves planning practices, coordinating with the athletic director, and managing program operations.

The Head Coach will supervise staff, ensure eligibility, foster academic success, and engage with families and the community to promote the sport. Immediate starting date is expected.