Newman Central Catholic High School
Location
Sterling, Illinois
Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training while promoting character development and self-discipline. Supervise practices, games, and locker room facilities while ensuring the safety and conduct of student athletes.
Requires previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport and a deep understanding of technical aspects and league regulations. Candidates must serve as positive role models and demonstrate strong judgment in managing student athletes and school property.
To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.
Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport. Must know the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions. REPORTS TO: The head coach, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the athletic director. SUPERVISES: Practices, games, locker rooms, buses, and other areas associated with the program.
The position includes other unusual aspects, such as extended hours, risk of injury, and due process predicaments. It is the express intent of this job description to provide sufficient guidance for the practical application of the function. In cases not explicitly covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.
Knows all the athletic policies approved by the school and diocese. Knows existing system, state, and league regulations; implements the same consistently and interprets them for the players, parents, and fans as needed. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through appropriate channels. Is aware of all public, staff, and departmental meetings that require attendance. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as a mentor to each athlete, promoting the development and demonstration of character traits such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship in student athletes. Gives attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct. By their presence at all practice games and while traveling, they provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians. EQUIPMENT: Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue, or requisition equipment. Permits athletes to be in authorized areas of the building at the designated times. Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment. Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.
Market context
In Illinois, assistant coach openings in various sports often draw candidates with prior successful coaching experience and strong knowledge of sport-specific techniques and league rules. These roles are competitive because schools look for dependable adults who can model positive behavior, use sound judgment with student athletes, and protect school property. Before applying, review the team’s level, confirm your experience aligns with the assigned sport, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
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