Athletic Coaches (Various Sports/Seasonal)

Athletic Middle and High School Coaches' Job Description
This is a seasonal position and is not considered full-time employment.

Job Description – Athletic Coach (Middle & High School)

Position Title: Athletic Coach, Various Positions Reports To: Athletic Director/Head Coach Employment Type: Part-Time / Seasonal Compensation: Stipend (Local 1220 CBA per district schedule)

Position Summary

The athletic coach provides leadership, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes in a designated sport. The coach is responsible for promoting skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic achievement while ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. This position is seasonal and covers all aspects of coaching at the middle and high school level.

• Coach Job Summary
• The position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation for the sport. Report to the Athletic Director or Head Basketball Coach.
• Essential Duties
• 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.
• 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 parents’ 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.
• Other Duties
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Basketball Coach.
• Job Specifications
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)
• Teaching certificate/ or be retired from teaching preferred
• Valid form of coaching certification specified through IHSA.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.