HEAD GIRLS BOWLING COACH

Community High School District 218; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 5,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Community High School District 218 is seeking a Head Girls Bowling Coach to lead and develop student-athletes in a competitive scholastic bowling program. The role emphasizes fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship while supervising practices, competitions, and travel.

The ideal candidate will hold ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification and may have prior high school coaching experience. The district offers a contractual stipend and support through the athletic department.

Qualifications

• ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required.
• Previous high school tennis coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching bowling fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, contests, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, contests (home and away), and team functions.
• Ability to effectively plan practices, manage meets, and conduct skill instruction.
• Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all bowling events (including practices, meets, community gatherings, etc.), maintaining discipline and promoting a positive team environment.
• Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
• Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
• Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.

Education

ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification

Job description

Head Girls Bowling Coach

Position: Head Girls Bowling Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

Stipend Category: IV (Head Girls Bowling Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)

Summary and Purpose

Support student-athlete development in Girls Bowling and assisting the Richards Athletic Department

mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching bowling fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, contests, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, contests (home and away), and team functions.
• Ability to effectively plan practices, manage meets, and conduct skill instruction.
• Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all bowling events (including practices, meets, community gatherings, etc.), maintaining discipline and promoting a positive team environment.
• Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
• Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
• Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.

Additional Expectations

• Availability to work in the off season
• Manage equipment, program needs, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets.
• Attend community events (such as parades, fundraisers, etc.)
• Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.
• Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by ISBE/IHSA and adhere to all training expectations.

Qualifications

• ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required
• Previous high school tennis coaching experience preferred

Compensation And Benefits For External Applicants

Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive only the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health, dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available to external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted district employee