Position Summary: The ASSISTANT COACH provides crucial support to the Head Coach in managing teams and developing players. Their responsibilities include assisting with training programs, analyzing game strategies, offering individualized coaching, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring athlete physical and mental well-being. Through collaboration and communication, they play a vital role in guiding athletes towards peak performance on and off the field.
Essential Functions: * Provide leadership and direction for Flag Football offering guidance and support to team members. * Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages collaboration, respect, and camaraderie. * Serve as a mentor and positive role model for team members, promoting personal growth and development. * Encourage academic excellence and reinforce the importance of balancing academics with extracurricular activities. * Learn and stay current with all team by-laws and regulations * Publicize and celebrate student achievements and student growth to the school community * Ensure adherence to school policies, rules, and regulations during all team activities. * Prioritize the safety and well-being of team members during practices, competitions, and travel. * Maintain open and effective communication with team members, school administration, and parents/guardians. * Conduct regular practice sessions to focus on skill development and improve individual and team performance. * Organize, coordinate, and supervise team activities, events, and competitions. * Maintain up-to-date roster information in the student information system * Record attendance for all practices, competitions, and all other meetings in student information system * Maintain all team documents in a single folder with shared access to the direct supervisor * Manage team logistics, including scheduling, equipment, supervision, and transportation for off-site events. * Provide regular updates on team activities, progress, and upcoming events. * Manage all team activity funds * Develops and maintains a sound physical conditioning program for team(s) * Teaches the techniques and fundamentals of the sport * Balances, individual, group, and team instruction
* Promotes proper conduct, sportsmanship, fair play, and a competitive spirit among team members * Informs all team members of training and participation rules as defined by the school and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) * Interacts with students in a manner that encourages respectful relationships among students and adults * Promotes the development of leadership and responsibility in students * Organizes and supervises practices, competitions, and transportation * Ensures that all personal injuries receive proper treatment and follow-up care * Attends all practice sessions and contests in the season set by the IHSA, unless excused by the Athletic Director * Supervises the locker room before and after practice during the sport season * Confirms the security of facilities and equipment after any event (doors locked, lights turned off, equipment secured as assigned.) * Does not leave the facility until the last participant fort he team has left. Ensures that all students have a way to get home in accordance with established policy * Handles all financial transactions in a manner prescribed by the board * Works cooperatively with school personnel to benefit students * Initiates parent contact in a timely, professional, and constructive manner * Attends all sport meetings and events. Helps organize end-of-season recognition activities * Works with parent groups and the programs they produce * Promotes the sport within the school community and provides program guidance to feeder schools when requested * Works cooperatively with school personnel to ensure that all building facility and safety needs are met * Constructs season-long practice schedule and submits it to the Athletic Director prior to the start of the season * Acts and speaks in an appropriate manner at all times * Responsible for the behavior of the team on any trip related to this assignment * Maintains knowledge of current trends in his/her field through participation in professional activities * Executes Board of Education, Central Suburban League, and Illinois High School Association policies and procedures * Responsible for equipment needs for appropriate level of the program * Responsible for equipment, staffing, and evaluation for the total program * Responsible for reporting scores and keeping accurate records * Uses appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems * Is identifiable as coach during competitions * Duties assigned by the head coach or AD
Goals of the Club: The goal of the Flag Football Team is to successfully compete as a team in regional, state, and national events.
Calendar: Regular Season: August through October
Required Events: Regular team schedule of daily practices, weekly competitions, and all other set up team meetings/events
Hours Per Week: Average 16-25, Monday - Saturday
Governing Body: IHSA
Building: Niles West and Niles North
Performance Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District evaluation procedures.
Candidate must apply online at www.niles-hs.k12.il.us
Niles Township High Schools District 219 is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age or handicap.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Position Type: Extracurricular - Sports/Miscellenaous
Date Posted: 4/22/2024
Location: NORTH ATHLETICS
Date Available: 24-25 School Year
Closing Date: 05/06/2024
Attachment(s):
Flag Football Assistant Coach Job Description .pdf