Boys Basketball Junior Varsity Coach

Job Details

Position:
Boys Basketball Junior Varsity Coach ()

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Available:

SY-26-27

Bargaining Unit & Classification: OPTA

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Half stipend due to second half of season

• The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
  • Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
  • Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
  • Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
  • Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
  • Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
  • Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
  • Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
  • Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
  • Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
  • Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

District 97 seeks a dedicated and dynamic individual to coach boys basketball for middle school students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with middle school students, past experience coaching the sport, comprehensive knowledge of the skills and strategies to develop students, and the ability to create an inclusive and supportive team environment for students from diverse backgrounds. The candidate will work in support of the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12:
Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

• Promote positive character and citizenship in student‑athletes.
• Develop and implement clear standards and expectations in alignment with the D97 Family Handbook.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with all students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Plan team events and activities in conjunction with school administrators.
• Promote the sport within the school community.
• Provide appropriate supervision before, during, and after all team activities.
• Maintain current safety certifications (e.g., concussion certification).
• Compile and maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and uniforms.
• Command respect by demonstrating appropriate conduct and behavior at all times.
• Interact appropriately with the head coach and/or assistant coaches.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork and forms are accurate and complete prior to deadlines.

• Knowledge of:
  • The sport's rules, regulations, skills, and strategies.
  • Effective coaching techniques and instructional methods for student‑athletes.
  • Safety expectations and procedures to inform parents/guardians.
• Skilled in:
  • Providing effective instruction and guidance to student‑athletes.
  • Assessing the progress of student‑athletes and teams.
  • Analyzing performance results and making appropriate adjustments.
  • Maintaining and recording individual and team statistics.
• Ability to:
  • Provide appropriate guidance and support to student‑athletes during the try‑out process.
  • Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding safety expectations.
  • Make appropriate accommodations to improve individual and team achievement.
  • Provide frequent and timely feedback on team and individual performance.

• IESA coaching education completed, preferred.
• Past experience coaching middle school students, ideally in the sport…