High School Assistant Coach — Part-Time & Seasonal

Thornton Fractional High School District 215; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 is seeking a part-time, seasonal athletic coach to support students in extracurricular and athletic activities. You will assist the Head Coach with scheduling, transportation, and ensuring compliance with district policies and eligibility rules.

Ideal candidate will meet IHSA qualifications, have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate commitment to education.

Qualifications

• IHSA qualifications per IHSA Constitution and By-Laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to education and district values.
• Experience as a coach in the activity sponsored preferred.
• Experience working in a high school setting preferred.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Coach in scheduling and providing transportation to contests, tournaments and other athletic events.
• Assists the Head Coach in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Coordinates program with maintenance and other school employees that may be involved.
• Assists the Head Coach in the distribution and collection of documentation to fulfill state and school district requirements concerning physical examination, parental consent, insurance requirements and any other matters dealing with athletic eligibility.
• Distributes team rules, training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Provides for proper supervision of athletes at all practices, games and while traveling.
• Directs student managers and statisticians on respective teams.
• Completes paperwork, if necessary, on athletic injuries utilizing district approved forms and submits them to the athletic office on the next school day of attendance.
• Is accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment issued to his/her team. Aids in the distribution, collection and storage of equipment.
• Recommends to the Head Coach budgetary items for the next season in his/her area of the program.
• Permits athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking the condition of the facility. Reports problematic conditions to the Head Coach and/or the Athletic Director in writing.
• Assists the Head Coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Instructs team members as to NFHS, IHSA and SSC rules and regulations of the sport and teaches fundamentals as outlined by the Head Coach.
• Maintains a record for team statistics and requirements for end-of-season awards for both Head Coach and Athletic Director for his/her team.
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach.
• Arrives early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Helps in the planning and implementation of in-season conditioning and weightlifting programs.
• Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with head coach or any staff member in the presence of players or parents.
• Completes online concussion awareness training, first aid training, AED training, prior to the start of the season. Biannual training on anaphylactic reactions and asthma management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Eng-Span)

IHSA qualifications

Job description

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 is seeking a part-time, seasonal athletic coach to support students in extracurricular and athletic activities. You will assist the Head Coach with scheduling, transportation, and ensuring compliance with district policies and eligibility rules.

Ideal candidate will meet IHSA qualifications, have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate commitment to education.