Head Baseball Coach

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 12/11/2025
• Location:
  
  North Chicago Community High School
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP
• District:
  North Chicago Community Unit School District #187

Head Coach

North Chicago Community High School

Director of Athletics and Activities

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction to formulate moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self‑discipline, and self‑confidence.

Has a valid Illinois teacher certification.

Employed as teacher or substitute teacher in District 187.

Previous coaching experience in assigned sports is desirable.

The Head Coach must have substantial knowledge of the sport’s technical aspects and continue examining new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

The success of athletic programs strongly influences the community’s image of the entire school system. Public exposure is a considerable responsibility, and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but it must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factors, and due process predicaments. The express intent of this job description is to give sufficient guidance on how to function.

In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by District 187 Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation.

Knows the existing system and state and league regulations; implements them consistently.

Understands the proper administrative line of command; refers all student and parent requests or grievances to the Director of Athletics and Activities.

Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.

Designs conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.

Trains and informs staff and encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.

Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, analyzes staff effectiveness at the end of the season, and evaluates all assistants.

Maintains discipline, addresses grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.

Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.

Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Coordinator of Athletics/Activities or the Principal.

Advise, coordinate, and support a staff of high school and middle school coaches in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Activities and the respective Principal.

Assist the Director of Athletics and Activities in scheduling and providing transportation to tournaments and special sports events.

Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates programs with maintenance and school employees.

Provides documentation to the Athletic Director to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examination, parental consent, and eligibility.

Provides proper safeguards for the maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

Provides training rules and other unique sports regulations to each athlete considered a participant.

By being present at all practices, games, and while traveling, the coach provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.

Directs student managers and statisticians on respective teams.

Determines discipline and delineates procedures concerning due process when enforcement of discipline is necessary. Contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.

Adheres to the rules and regulations of NFHS, IHSA, and School Board policy for coach conduct, certifications, and protocols.