Assistant Coach - Lower Levels Basketball

Illinois School District U-46 • South Elgin, IL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with the organization of the basketball program. The assistant coach will help conduct practices, motivate students, and instruct student athletes in game strategies and techniques. The role involves working within the head coach's organizational structure and ensuring participants are registered and eligible. Key responsibilities include developing schedules, managing equipment, maintaining facilities, and fostering positive relationships with athletes, parents, staff, and the community. The assistant coach must also stay abreast of student eligibility, enforce discipline, and contribute to the program's long-term success.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Proven verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.
• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Ability to handle and react professionally to stressful situations.
• Background/experience in coaching.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Able to think on your feet and handle stressful situations.
• Models and instills the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants.

Nice To Haves

• For ETA coaches: If satisfactory status is maintained, the position can be renewed without reapplying.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is a one-year position. Must reapply each year.

Responsibilities

• Assists the head coach with organization of the program.
• Conducts practices, motivates students, and instructs 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.
• Works with the head coach and athletic secretary to verify participant registration and eligibility.
• Works with the head coach in developing game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget.
• Communicates and plans with the head coach practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of the student participants.
• Attends pre-season parent meetings to review scholastic eligibility, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks of the sport.
• Manages and coordinates practice and competition schedules throughout the off-season, summer, and in-season periods.
• Assumes responsibility for their level's inventory, selection, and care of equipment.
• Maintains a safe facility and equipment associated with the activity.
• Maintains effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Maintains good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, local youth programs, etc.
• Establishes and maintains 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.
• Stays abreast of students' athletic and academic eligibility and works with teachers and administration to help keep academics the priority.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Plans, organizes, and implements safe and effective daily practices and other planned events.
• Supervises all students under their care before, during, and after practices and contests.
• Applies and enforces student discipline in accordance with the U-46 Athletic Code of Conduct and U-46 Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborates with the head coach for all fundraising activities and maintains accurate records of monies collected and deposited.
• Maintains and provides the head coach with end-of-season individual and team records and statistics.
• Contributes to the long-term success and viability of the program by establishing positive relationships with local athletics organizations and K-8 sports programs.
• Attends Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable.
• Engages in personal professional development activities.
• Performs other duties/events as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

Benefits

• Terms of employment are determined by IHSA approved athletic calendar and school district policy.
• Student opportunities will either remain the same, not be offered, or require modification to adjust to environmental restrictions.
• Positions and stipends will also be adjusted to reflect these changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED