Assistant Football Coach; Fresh​/Soph

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• 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
• Work with the head coach and athletic secretary to verify that all participants have fully registered and are eligible.
• Work with the head coach in developing game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget.
• Communicates and plans with the head coach practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of the 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.
• Work effectively with the head coach to manage and coordinate practice and competition schedules throughout the off-season, summer, and in-season periods.
• Assume responsibility for their level’s inventory, selection and care of equipment.
• Maintain a safe facility and equipment associated with 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, local youth programs, etc.
• 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.
• Models and instills 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 help keep academics the priority.
• 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.
• Responsible for the supervision of all students under their care 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 all fundraising activities and maintain 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.
• Contribute to the long-term success and viability of the program by establishing positive relationships with local athletics organizations and K-8 sports programs.
• Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable.
• Engages 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 long periods; may involve walking or standing for extended periods.
• Perceiving sound, vision, depth perception, providing oral information, manual dexterity to operate sports 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.

• Appendix F Stipend Position
• 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 may remain the same, be altered, or be adjusted due to environmental restrictions. Positions and 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 position. Must reapply each year.

• Internship

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education