Lead Volleyball Coach – Assistant Head

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a part-time athletic coach to support student athletes under the direction of the Athletic Director and Head Coach. The role involves coaching, planning practices, and promoting sportsmanship and teamwork.

Responsibilities include organizing practices, developing game strategies, monitoring eligibility, and coordinating with parents and administration. ASEP certification is required, with duties adjusted to a stipend-based arrangement.

Qualifications

• ASEP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages participation.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops regular practice schedules for individual and team development.
• Schedules facilities with the athletics director for practices and competitions.
• Coaches players on rules, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players to identify needs for improvement during practice and games.
• Determines game strategy based on team capabilities.
• Maintains student-athlete eligibility and supports academic standards.
• Follows procedures for athlete injuries and communicates with parents as needed.
• Represents the team to news media, booster clubs and other organizations.

Education

ASEP Certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Athletic Director and Head Coach, this position is responsible for assisting with coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they have the opportunity to achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in their respective sport.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary (if applicable).
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance and requisitioning of equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Qualifications

• ASEP Certification

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range: Stipend

How to Apply

Go to the Districts website www.cairoschooldistrict1.com (About Us Section) to download a Certified Application or call 618-734-4102, EXT: 403 and request that an application be mailed to you. Mail the application to Cairo School District Number One Attn: Business Office 4201 Sycamore St., Cairo, IL 62914 or email the completed application to [e-mail]