Assistant Track Coach - Girls

Assistant Track Coach – Girls

Community Unit School District 300 is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the role of Assistant Track Coach with strong knowledge in shot put, discus, distance running, and related events, and to assist in the overall management of the track program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working directly with coaching staff to develop practice and game plans, monitor, teach, instruct, and motivate athletes, study and break down game film, and keep detailed records of practice, progress, and results.

• Previous assistant track coaching experience is preferred; ability to coach at all levels within the program, organized and flexible, able to take direction from the head coach and/or direct supervisor, and able to work with parents and the Booster Club.
• Enhance, improve, and maximize students’ athletic skills required to compete at a high level.
• Organize and oversee specific program levels or areas of responsibility.
• Communicate with the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director to secure facilities for a safe practice/competition environment.
• Support the philosophy, programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals, and proper conditioning communicated by the head coach.
• Communicate and plan with the head coach practice sessions and competition strategies to ensure the health and physical well-being of the student participants.
• Coordinate all in‑season practices with the head coach and Athletic Director.
• Ensure all student participants at his/her program level are in compliance with D300 and IHSA requirements, including current athletic physical, code of conduct, fees paid, and academic eligibility, prior to practice, tryout, and competition.
• Model and instill the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants, enforcing consequences for breaches of such standards.
• Attend all student‑athlete practices and games, and monitor proper supervision at all practices, games, and on school‑provided transportation.
• Maintain and provide the head coach with end‑of‑season individual and team records and statistics.
• Participate in a mandatory preseason parent meeting.
• Assist the head coach in planning for the seasonal recognition program.
• Assist in the orderly distribution and collection of uniforms and equipment.
• Engage in personal professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

Apply online.

Applicants will be reviewed by the hiring supervisor.