Special Olympics Track & Field Assistant Coach

Willowbrook High School

Assistant Coach
- Special Olympics Track & Field

Available:
Spring 2026

Title:

ASSISTANT COACH

Reports To:

Head Coach

Duration:
Fall/Winter/Spring Season

Salary:
New coaches may be granted a maximum of five years experience for documented IHSA experience. Longevity is based on years of coaching regardless of the sport.

Purpose Statement

The job of Assistant Coach was established for the purpose/s of designing and implementing program activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations related to the sport; providing supervision of student athletes during all aspects of their participation in program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program; serving as a positive role model to student athletes to the community, and to various organizations.

Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for a specific sport at the Varsity or Junior Varsity level.

Functions

* Analyzes opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.

* Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.

* Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.

* Develops components of game strategies/plans as requested by Head Coach for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.

* Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. for the purpose of implementing modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.

* Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

* Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.

* Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with IHSA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.

* Promotes athletic program (e.g. conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.

* Responds to inquiries of students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc. for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.

* Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, practices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.

* Supports other staff of the athletic program (e.g. Head Coach, other coaches, volunteers, etc.) for the purpose of assisting them in the performance of their respective roles and functions.

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; organizing and communicating information and concepts.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implemented desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the…