High School Assistant Boys Track Coach

DAKOTA CUSD 201 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Dakota (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

DAKOTA CUSD 201 SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking an Assistant Coach at Dakota Jr/Sr High School to help develop student-athletes, promote sportsmanship, and support athletic activities in line with IHSA/NFHS guidelines.

The role involves assisting head coaches in practices, games, and eligibility monitoring, with emphasis on safety and positive leadership within the district athletic program.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or IHSA coaching qualification.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of IHSA and NFHS rules.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting practices and games.
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and rules.
• Provide positive instruction and feedback to student-athletes.
• Maintain safe, orderly environment and supervise team activities.
• Assist with equipment, uniforms, and inventory.
• Support game-day preparations and event logistics.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Student engagement

Communication

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

Assistant Coach

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Location: Dakota Jr/Sr High School

Compensation Range: $3,191-$4,387

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To assist the Head Coach in developing student-athletes' athletic skills, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and citizenship while promoting a safe and positive learning environment. The Assistant Coach supports the administration of the assigned athletic program in accordance with IHSA, NFHS, District #201 Board Policies, and the District Athletic Handbook.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Supports the Head Coach in carrying out the goals, philosophy, and expectations of the athletic program.
• Follows all District policies, school rules, IHSA regulations, NFHS guidelines, and athletic handbook requirements.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and conducting practices, drills, conditioning activities, and competitions as directed by the Head Coach.
• Teaches sport-specific skills, strategies, rules, and techniques to student-athletes.
• Provides positive instruction, encouragement, and feedback to student-athletes to promote growth and development.
• Helps maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful environment during practices, competitions, locker room activities, and team travel.
• Supervises student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach and ensures appropriate behavior and conduct at all times.
• Assists with monitoring student-athlete eligibility requirements, including physical examinations, fees, academic eligibility, and code of conduct expectations.
• Communicates effectively with the Head Coach, student-athletes, parents, administration, officials, transportation staff, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Assists with equipment, uniforms, and sport-specific inventory, including distribution, collection, storage, and maintenance.
• Helps maintain team records, statistics, attendance, and other program documentation as assigned.
• Assists with game-day and event preparation, including setup, cleanup, and supervision of team areas.
• Supports the Head Coach in promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, citizenship, and respect among student-athletes.
• Participates in professional learning and sport-specific development to maintain current coaching knowledge and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or Building Principal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or meets current IHSA coaching qualification requirements.
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid, or ability to obtain as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport and applicable IHSA and NFHS rules.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Previous coaching experience is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires moderate in-district travel and occasional in-state and out-of-state travel for competitions. Work includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours during the athletic season.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated by the Athletic Director and/or Building Principal in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Other

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.