High School Assistant Coach- Football
Lake County Schools
- Round Lake, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Successful completion of a Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance;
- Successful completion of Bloodborne Pathogens Training/Hepatitis B Shots Series Training;
- Current teacher certification or substitute certification in the State of Illinois, or complete the American Sports Education Program (ASEP) coaching certification set forth by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA);
- May be required to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification.
- PREFERRED: Offensive Line Coach experience.
- Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior;
- Knowledge of the District's Goals of an Athletic Program and the Code of Ethics for Coaches;
- Knowledge of the specific sport;
- Knowledge of the State, Federal and School Board Policies and Regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
- Effective, active listening skills;
- Organizational and problem-solving skills;
- Skill at coaching;
- Skill in public speaking;
- Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance as applicable;
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
- Ability to diffuse issues;
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
- Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries;
- Ability to work effectively with others;
- Availability to work during assigned hours;
- Coaching ability;
- Leadership ability;
- Physical ability to perform essential functions;
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Assists head coach with end of year inventory and award information as requested;
- Assists head coach with team rosters as requested;
- Assists in managing athlete behavior during all athletic practices, competitions, and events;
- Assists in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility/area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times, especially, when students are present;
- Assists the head coach in assigned sport and associated activities;
- Assists the head coach, when necessary, in scheduling contests and transportation where applicable;
- Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for successful performance;
- Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and assists in establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
- Ensures appropriate dress at practices and events;
- Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals;
- Ensures proper care of equipment;
- Ensures proper organization of practices and drills;
- Ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner;
- Follows all procedures and protocols set forth by the Round Lake High School Coaches Handbook;
- Follows District procedures in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in assigned sport;
- Maintains complete and accurate records as required (e.g. attendance forms, insurance records, file accident reports, etc.);
- Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations (GCBD/GDBD);
- Provides a positive learning environment for the athletes;
- Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate;
- Shares responsibility with head coach for field or court preparation;
- Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
- Performs related duties as assigned.