Assistant Coach - Girls Cross

Overview

Position /

Title:

High School Assistant Coach
Bargaining Unit: ETA
Department/

Location:

High School Athletic Department
Calendar Days: Per IHSA Calendar
Reports To: Head Coach
JD Revision Date: 06/06/2024
Supervises: Players on their roster

• Organizes and oversees specific program levels or areas of responsibility.
• Work within the head coach's organizational structure.
• Verify that all participants have fully registered and are eligible, in collaboration with the head coach and athletic secretary.
• Develop game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget with the head coach.
• Communicate and plan practice sessions and competition strategies with the head coach to ensure the health and safety of student participants.
• Be present at pre-season parent meetings for all levels of sport to review scholastic eligibility requirements, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks of the sport.
• Coordinate practice and competition schedules with the head coach throughout the off-season, summer, and in-season periods.
• Assume responsibility for level inventory, equipment selection and care.
• Maintain a safe facility and equipment associated with the activity.
• Maintain effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents and the community.
• Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, and local youth programs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Able to think on your feet and handle stressful situations.
• Model and instill the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants.
• Stay abreast of students' athletic and academic eligibility and work with teachers and administration to prioritize academics.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Plan, organize, and implement safe and effective daily practices and other planned events.
• Supervise all students before, during, and after practices and contests.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the U-46 Athletic Code of Conduct and U-46 Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with the head coach for fundraising activities and maintain accurate records of monies collected and deposited in compliance with District policy and procedures.
• Maintain end-of-season individual and team records and statistics for the head coach.
• Contribute to the program's long-term success by building positive relationships with local athletics organizations and K-8 sports programs.
• Attend Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable.
• Engage in personal professional development activities.
• Other duties/events as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

• Proper certification with American Sport Education Program and/or Valid Illinois Teaching certificate.
• Pass IHSA required tests and view videos.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Proven record of emphasizing good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.
• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Ability to handle and react professionally to stressful situations.
• Background/experience in coaching.

• Standing for extended periods; may involve walking or standing for long durations.
• Adequate hearing, vision, depth perception, and manual dexterity to operate sports-related equipment.
• Able to work in a wide variety of temperatures and weather conditions, indoors and outdoors, including extreme heat.
• Able to lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Reviewed annually by Athletic Director & Head Program Coach.
• Employment terms are determined by IHSA calendar and school district policy.
• Sport Season - Per IHSA Calendar.
• Student opportunities may remain the same, be reduced, or require modification to adapt to environmental restrictions; stipends may be adjusted accordingly.
• For ETA coaches: if satisfactory status is maintained, the position can be renewed without reapplying.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is a one-year appointment and must be reapplied each year.