385 St Edward Central Catholic High School·Elgin, Illinois
Lead and develop a competitive, faith-centered boys golf program focusing on student-athlete growth and excellence. Responsibilities include planning practices, supervising competitions, and maintaining positive relationships with families and media.
Description Part-Time Boys Golf Coach – St. Edward Central Catholic High School Grades 9-12; Position is open for the 2026-27 school year Part-Time Position St. Edward Central Catholic High School; 335 Locust Street, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,000 - $3,500 per season Benefits Overview: See https://www.rockforddiocese.org/pdfs/accounting/Summary-of-Benefits.pdf?1732140853 Provided to eligible full-time employees ONLY: Health Insurance, Pension, Vacation, Sick and Personal Days, Holidays. Provided to eligible full-time AND part-time employees: 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Personal Time Off
The Boys Golf Head Coach is responsible for leading and developing a competitive and faith-centered athletic program that promotes student-athlete growth, sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellence. The coach plans and conducts practices, supervises competitions, develops training programs, fosters positive relationships with athletes and families, and ensures compliance with school, conference, and IHSA regulations. The Head Coach serves as a positive role model, supporting the academic, spiritual, and athletic development of student-athletes while promoting the mission and values of the school.
The coach must be available during afternoons, evenings, and weekends to support the demands of a rigorous high school athletic schedule, including practices, team events, and other program-related responsibilities.
1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. 2. Coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. 3. The coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions. 4. This position does not include benefits. REPORTS TO: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals. JOB GOAL: 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.
1. Organizes parents, coaches, players, and guests for preseason meetings. 2. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes. 3. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written release to local media. 4. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans. 5. Be available for after-school practices and events.
Market context
In Illinois, boys golf coaching openings are often tied to school athletics calendars and can be competitive because districts look for coaches who combine golf knowledge with program organization and consistent availability for practices and events. Candidates who can model positive behavior, manage afternoon, evening, and weekend commitments, and coordinate a full sports program may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then be ready to show examples of coaching, scheduling, and athlete support experience.