Winter Dance Freshmen Assistant Coach Extra FTE (Group 6) - West

Glenbard Township High School District 87 • Glen Ellyn, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in providing a competitive athletic environment that empowers and inspires student athletes. The role helps foster team building, reliability, adaptability, and good sportsmanship, and supports athletes’ academic growth and achievement. The position is for the Winter Dance freshman team at Glenbard West for the 2026–2027 school year.

Requirements

• IHSA Coaching Certification, including applicable performance-enhancing substances, concussion, hate speech and harassment, and CPR/AED training.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys, and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications and present information effectively, responding to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and apply basic mathematics concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and work with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities.
• Ability to perform essential duties with awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Head Coach about role, duties, and expectations.
• Help supervise the issuance and collection of equipment.
• Supervise practice, contest, and locker room facilities, and transportation of athletes to and from practices and contests.
• Complete required paperwork on time and respond promptly to requests for information from the athletic office.
• Promote and publicize team and individual achievements to the media and school.
• Ensure proper care of facilities and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with school, district, conference, and IHSA rules and regulations.
• Communicate team rules, responsibilities, and consequences for violations to athletes.
• Encourage academic achievement, team morale, rapport, school spirit, and participation in other school sports and activities.
• Discipline athletes firmly, fairly, and consistently, and demonstrate enthusiasm and concern for all team members.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, media, coaching staff, faculty, and administration.
• Work cooperatively with the Head Coach and other assistants, share facilities, and demonstrate commitment to the program.
• Conduct oneself professionally on and off the field and be punctual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• TRS/IMRF benefits may apply. Compensation is according to the AFSCME Contract for AFSCME positions or the Extracurricular Schedule for other individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed