Assistant Coach - Varsity Girls Flag Football

Assistant Coach - Varsity Girls Flag Football

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

Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organization of the program, conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

• 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.
• Develops game and practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and program budget.
• Communicates and plans practice sessions and competition strategies to ensure the health and well‑being of student participants.
• Attends pre‑season parent meetings for all levels of sport to review scholastic eligibility, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks.
• Manages and coordinates practice and competition schedules throughout off‑season, summer, and in‑season periods.
• Assumes responsibility for inventory, selection, and care of equipment for their level.
• Maintains a safe facility and associated equipment.
• Maintains effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, parents, and community.
• Builds good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, and local youth programs.
• Establishes 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.
• Think on your feet and handle stressful situations.
• Models and instills sportsmanship and fair play.
• Monitors athletes’ eligibility and works with teachers to prioritize academics.
• Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities through precautions.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Plans, organizes, and implements safe and effective daily practices and other scheduled events.
• Supervises all students before, during, and after practices and contests.
• Applies and enforces discipline per U‑46 Athletic Code of Conduct and U‑46 Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborates with head coach for fundraising activities and maintains accurate financial records.
• Provides end‑of‑season individual and team records and statistics to the head coach.
• Contributes to the long‑term success of the program by building relationships with local athletics organizations and K‑8 sports programs.
• Attends freshman orientation and incoming 8th grade night, as applicable.
• Engages in professional development activities.
• Performs other duties 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 required videos.
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Proven record emphasizing sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.
• Knowledgeable in sport‑specific techniques and strategies.
• Handles professional and stressful situations effectively.
• Background/experience in coaching.

• Standing for long periods; walking or standing for extended durations.
• Requires perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, oral information transmission, manual dexterity with sports equipment, and handling various materials.
• Able to work in various temperatures and weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, including extreme high temperatures.
• Able to lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Reviewed annually by Athletic Director & Head Program Coach.
• Employment terms per IHSA approved athletic calendar and school district policy.
• Sport season per IHSA calendar.
• Student opportunities may remain unchanged, be not offered, or require modification based on environmental restrictions; positions and stipends adjusted accordingly.
• For ETA coaches: if satisfactory status is maintained, position may be renewed without reapplying.
• For Non‑ETA coaches: one‑year position; must reapply each year.

• This is a stipend position.

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