Head Softball Coach

Community High School District 218; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Community High School District 218 seeks a Head Softball Coach to lead our high school program and support student-athlete development in alignment with the Eisenhower Athletic Department mission. The role requires ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification; prior high school softball coaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include planning practices, supervising athletes at games and travel, ensuring safety, and maintaining eligibility as required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching softball fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, contests, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, contests, travel, and team functions.
• Ability to effectively plan practices, manage games, and conduct skill instruction.
• Monitor and enforce eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all softball events, 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.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification

Job description

Position

Head Softball Coach

Reports To

Athletic Director

Stipend Category

I (Head Softball Coach; see contract Appendix II- Stipends for placement)

Summary and Purpose

Support student-athlete development in softball and assisting the Eisenhower Athletic Department mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching softball 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 games, 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 softball events (including practices, contests, 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 games.
• 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 softball 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.