Assistant Coach

About ECC

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. The college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Flexible

$5,300

Non-Exempt

No

Assist the head coach in running an athletic team by coaching practices, games, and matches; recruit student‑athletes; model excellent behavior in coaching, recruiting, and mentoring to student‑athletes.

• Adherence to all policies, rules, and regulations of Elgin Community College, ISCC (Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference), and the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association).
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience.
• Certified AED/CPR.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum (AA) Associate Arts Degree.
• Ability to help the head coach create teamwork and team building.
• Demonstrates interest in and aptitude for performing tasks related to coaching the specific sport.
• Good judgment in maintaining positive coaching behavior.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and strategies to support the head coach.

• Assist the head coach in organizing and coaching practices and games/matches.
• Assist with recruiting student‑athletes and communicating with athletes, parents, and high school/travel coaches.
• Assist in off‑season training and open gyms for current team and future recruits.
• Adhere to all institutional and NJCAA rules and regulations.

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)

Visual acuity at arm’s length.

Moderate noise.

Outdoor weather.

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If a reasonable accommodation is required for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by‑case basis.