Assistant Baseball Coach

Assistant Baseball Coach JobID: 4989 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/BaseballDate Posted: 10/13/2026Location: Alan B. Shepard High SchoolDate Available: Immediately Closing Date: When Position is Filled Additional Information: Show/HideAsst. Baseball CoachPosition: Asst. Baseball CoachReports To: Athletic DirectorStipend Category: Ill (Asst. Baseball Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)Summary and Purpose: Support student-athlete development in Baseball and assisting the Richards Athletic Departmentmission and vision statement. Responsibilities:- Excels at teaching baseball fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.- Supervise student-athletes during practices, contests, travel, and related events.- Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, contests (home and away), and team functions.- Ability to effectively plan practices, manage games, and conduct skill instruction.- Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.- Chaperone and supervise athletes at all soccer events (including practices, contests, community gatherings, etc.), maintaining discipline and promoting a positive team environment.- Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.- Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.- Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.Additional Expectations:- Availability to work in the off season- Manage equipment, program needs, set-up, and breakdown for practices and games.- Attend community events (such as parades, fundraisers, etc.)- Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.- Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by ISBE/IHSA and adhere to all training expectations.Qualifications:- ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required- Previous high school soccer coaching experience preferredCompensation and Benefits for External Applicants:Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive onlythe contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health,dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available toexternal hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted districtemployee