Assistant Cross Country Coach

Description:

Junior High School Assistant Cross Country Coach for the 2026-2027 Fall Season

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Experience or Training
• Valid Illinois State Teaching, Substitute, and/or ASEP Certification
• Knowledge of the sport
• Previous coaching experience at the high school level

Desired Experience or Training

• Demonstrated ability in the teaching and coaching of a Cross Country program in a multicultural high school and/or unit district
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
• Provides written rules of coach's expectations for student participation in sports.
• Completes pre-season planning well in advance of starting date. Files a written report to the Athletic Director before the season begins.
• Conducts well-organized practice sessions.
• Develops a well-organized game plan.
• Is innovative, new techniques, ideas, etc., along with established procedures for coaching.
• Shows respect (verbal, physical, psychological) for all athletes, parents and colleagues.
• Instills in athletes a competitive spirit for individual and team growth and a desire for intellectual growth and development.

Responsibilities:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all Athletic Policies approved by the Lisle Board of Education and is responsible for its implementation by the participants in the sports program.
• Has knowledge of existing district, state, and league regulations; implements same consistently.
• Understand the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Attends all required public/staff/departmental meetings and actively contributes to the meeting.
• Performs any appropriate duties that the Head Coach may assign.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Based on the LEA Collective Bargaining Agreement commensurate with experience. (see attached)

• Attachment(s):
• Extra Duty 26-27.pdf