Special Olympics Basketball Coach

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 seeks an Athletics/Activities/Coaching assistant to coordinate Special Olympics practices and events across district middle schools, and to assist with coaching basketball and track.

Travel between district sites is required; you will schedule practices, relay parent information, and ensure safe, fair participation while maintaining equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and staff.
• Experience in supervising players and coordinating athletic activities.
• Familiarity with Special Olympics procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with district middle schools to schedule practices and events for Special Olympics.
• Assist with coaching basketball and track teams.
• Assist head coach with coordinating practice times, game schedules and relaying parent information.
• Provide supervision and guidance for players and ensure safety.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
• Promote teamwork and fair play.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained.
• Travel between District #202 schools and events outside the district is required.
• Complete any required training and paperwork for Special Olympics of Illinois.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Motivation

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (Will County)

Illinois Substitute Teaching License (Will County)

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Plainfield East High School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Placement on the appropriate schedule of the Negotiated Agreement for Extra-Curricular activities

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Work with the athletic and activities departments at district middle schools in order toschedule practices and events for Special Olympics
• Assist with coaching basketball team and track team
• Assist head coach with coordinating practice times, game schedules and relaying parent information
• Experience in coaching of players, player supervision
• Strong organizational, collaboration and communication skills
• Promote teamwork and fair play
• Working knowledge of specific sport fitness, safety methods, techniques for safe participation of players in their contests
• Travel between District #202 schools and to events outside of the district is required
• Must be familiar with the procedures and requirements set forth by Special Olympics of Illinois and complete any necessary training and paperwork required by Special Olympics of Illinois.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Organizational/motivational skills
• Ensures that equipment and facilities are maintained
• Other duties as needed

Certification/License Requirement and Endorsements

• State of Illinois Professional Educator License registered in Will County OR
• State of Illinois Substitute Teaching License registered in Will County OR