Head Girls Track Coach

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Na-Au-Say Township (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield South High School is seeking an athletics coach to lead their program at Plainfield South High School within Plainfield CCSD 202. You will coach the sport, communicate with athletes, and organize practices and contests.

The role requires strong knowledge of the sport, ability to develop fundamentals, and responsibility for equipment and facilities. This coaching position involves coordinating team events and may include other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License registered in Will County, or have ASEP coaching requirements, or hold a Substitute Teaching License registered in Will County.

Responsibilities

• Coaches the sport and communicates effectively with athletes and staff.
• Maintains and ensures equipment and facilities are in good condition.
• Schedules and supervises contests and practices.
• Organizes team events and activities.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sport knowledge

Fundamentals

Equipment upkeep

Event scheduling

Team events

Flexibility

Education

Illinois coaching certification / ASEP requirements

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Plainfield South High School
• Date Available: 12/01/2026
• Placement on the appropriate schedule of the Negotiated Agreement for Extra-Curricular activities

Description

• Experience coaching the sport
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Organizational/motivational skills
• Strong knowledge of the sport (rules, drills, etc)
• Work on fundamental skills and stratiegies
• Ensures that equipment and facilities are maintained
• Schedule and supervise contests and practice sessions
• Organize team events
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a State of Illinois Professional Educator License registered in Will County, or have taken the A.S.E.P. Requirements for Coaching in Illinois, or have a State of Illinois Substitute Teaching License registered in Will County.