Assistant Boys Swim Coach

Overview

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Position /

Title:

High School Assistant Coach
• Bargaining Unit: ETA
• Department/

Location:

High School Athletic Department
• Calendar Days:
Per IHSA Calendar
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Reports To:

Head Coach
• JD Revision Date: 06/06/2024
• Supervises:
Players on their roster

Position Summary

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

• 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.
• Develop game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget in collaboration with the head coach.
• Communicate and plan with the head coach practice sessions and competition strategies to ensure the health and physical well-being of student participants.
• Attend 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.
• Coordinate practice and competition schedules throughout off-season, summer, and in-season periods with the head coach.
• Assume responsibility for level-specific 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, and local youth programs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative 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.
• Think quickly and handle stressful situations; model and instill sportsmanship and fair play.
• Stay abreast of students’ athletic and academic eligibility and work with teachers and administration to keep academics as a priority.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Plan, organize, and implement safe and effective daily practices and other events.
• Supervise all students 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 fundraising activities and maintain accurate records of monies collected/deposited in compliance with District policy and procedures.
• Maintain end-of-season individual and team records and statistics.
• Contribute to the program’s long-term success by engaging with local athletics organizations and K-8 sports programs.
• Attend Freshman Orientation and 8th Grade Night, as applicable.
• Engage 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.

• Knowledge of coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Proven record of emphasizing sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.
• Knowledgeable in techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
• Background/experience in coaching.

• Standing for long periods; may involve walking or standing for extended periods.
• Perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception; manual dexterity to operate equipment.
• Work in a range 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 determined by IHSA calendar and school district policy.
• Sport Season – Per IHSA Calendar
• Student opportunities may change to reflect environmental restrictions; positions and stipends adjusted accordingly.
• For ETA coaches: renewal without reapplying if satisfactory status is maintained.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this is a one-year position; must reapply each year.

Note:

The original listing contained additional boilerplate and non-essential sections; this refinement removes extraneous parts while preserving core responsibilities, qualifications, and employment terms.