• Organizes and oversees specific program levels or areas of responsibility.
• Works within the head coach’s organizational structure.
• Verifies that all participants have fully registered and are eligible, in collaboration with the head coach and athletic secretary.
• Assists the head coach in developing game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget.
• Communicates and plans practice sessions and competition strategies with the head coach to ensure the health and physical well-being of student participants.
• Attends pre-season parent meetings for all levels of the sport to review scholastic eligibility requirements, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks of the sport.
• Manages and coordinates practice and competition schedules throughout the off-season, summer, and in-season periods effectively with the head coach.
• Assumes responsibility for their level’s inventory, selection, and care of equipment.
• Maintains a safe facility and equipment associated with the activity.
• Maintains effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Maintains good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, local youth programs, etc.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
• Works effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Thinks on their feet and handles stressful situations professionally.
• Models and instills the values of sportsmanship and fair play in all participants.
• Monitors students' athletic and academic eligibility, working with teachers and administration to prioritize academics.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Plans, organizes, and implements safe and effective daily practices and other planned events.
• Supervises all students under their care before, during, and after practices and contests.
• Applies and enforces student discipline in accordance with the U-46 Athletic Code of Conduct and U-46 Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborates with the head coach for all fundraising activities and maintains accurate records of monies collected and deposited in compliance with District policy and procedures.
• Maintains and provides the head coach with end-of-season individual and team records and statistics.
• Contributes to the long-term success and viability of the program by establishing positive relationships with local athletics organizations and K-8 sports programs.
• Attends Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable.
• Engages in personal professional development activities.
• Performs other duties/events as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

Education:

• 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 is required.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Proven verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on 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.

Physical Demands:

• This work involves standing for long periods and may involve walking or standing for extended periods.
• Requires perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, manual dexterity to operate sports-related equipment, and handling various materials/objects.
• Able to work in a wide variety of temperatures and weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, including extreme high temperatures outdoors.
• Able to lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

Terms of Employment:

• Reviewed annually by Athletic Director & Head Program Coach.
• Terms of employment are determined by IHSA-approved athletic calendar and school district policy.
• Sport Season - Per IHSA Calendar.
• Student opportunities will either remain the same, not be offered, or require modification to adjust to environmental restrictions. Positions and stipends will also be adjusted to reflect these changes.
• 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 position. Must reapply each year.