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Assistant Coach – Boys Cross Country Coach Position / Title: High School Assistant Coach Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: High School Athletic Department Calendar Days: Per IHSA Calendar Reports To: Head Coach JD Revision Date: 06/06/2024 Supervises: Players on their roster Function / Position Summary Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organization of the program, conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. Job Duties / Responsibilities 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 participants are fully registered and eligible. 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 ensuring the health and physical well-being of the student participants. Is present at 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. Works effectively with the head coach to manage and coordinate practice and competition schedules during off‑season, summer, and in‑season periods. Assumes responsibility for inventory, selection, and care of equipment at their level. Maintains a safe facility and equipment associated with activity. Maintains effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents, and community. Maintains good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, local youth programs, etc. Establishes 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. Is able to think on their feet and handle stressful situations. Models and instills the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants. Stays abreast of students’ athletic and academic eligibility and works with teachers and administration to prioritize academics. 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 per District policy. 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. Other duties/events as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director. Education 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. Experience / Knowledge Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes. Has a 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. Can handle and react professionally to stressful situations. Background/experience in coaching. Physical Demands Standing for long periods of time and may involve walking or standing for extended periods. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, manual dexterity to operate sports‑related equipment, and handling various materials/objects. Able to work in a wide variety of temperatures and weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors; including extreme high temperature conditions outdoors. Able to lift equipment up to 50 pounds. Terms of Employment Reviewed annually by Athletic Director & Head Program Coach. Terms of employment are determined by IHSA approved athletic calendar and school district policy. Sport Season – Per IHSA Calendar. 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. 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 and must reapply each year. Additional Information This position is a stipend position. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Industries Primary and Secondary Education #J-18808-Ljbffr School District U-46

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