Scholastic Bowl Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Scholastic Bowl Coach for Dirksen Junior High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires professional expertise in the sport, current CPR/AED certification, and strong leadership skills with youth. Responsibilities include planning practices, maintaining student eligibility records, and ensuring safety standards. This is a temporary position starting immediately, under the reporting of the Junior High Principal and Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Must have current CPR/AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of the season.
• Professional expertise in the sport being coached is essential.
• Demonstrated skills in youth leadership and responsible professional behavior are required.

Responsibilities

• Plans a regular program of practices throughout the season.
• Encourages academic success by maintaining student eligibility records.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility and equipment.

Skills

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

Current CPR/AED certification

Knowledge of game rules and league regulations

Demonstrated skills in youth leadership

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Job description

Scholastic Bowl Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Temporary

Job Description

Position Guide: Certified Personnel

9 months. Internal staff.

Reports To: Junior High Principal, Athletic Director

Qualifications

• Professional expertise in the sport being coached
• Has current CPR/AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of the season
• Responsible professional behavior
• Knowledge of game rules and league regulations
• Demonstrated skills in youth leadership
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people
• Participation in Coaches Certification Program

Responsibilities

• Coach’s individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season
• Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plans and conducts tryouts for the sport being coached
• Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
• Oversees penalties for breaches of such standards by individual students
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility and equipment on assigned sport
• Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned