Flag Football Assistant Coach - Skokie, United States - Niles Township High School District 219

Description

Assistant Coach Job Description

Position Title: FLAG FOOTBALL

Reports To: DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS and HEAD COACH

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

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:
4/18/2024

Location:
WEST ATHLETICS

Date Available:
24-25 School Year

Closing Date:
05/02/2024

Attachment(s):

• Flag Football Assistant Coach Job Description .pdf

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