<p>HEAD BOYS TRACK COACH 2025-2026 SY JobID: 2534</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Athletics/Activities/Coaching</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>6/4/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>East St. Louis Senior High School</p> <p>(High-Needs School)</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>ASAP</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Until Filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Coach Job Summary</p> <p>Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.</p> <p>Essential Duties</p> <ol> <li> <p>Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.</p> </li><li> <p>Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.</p> </li><li> <p>Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.</p> </li><li> <p>Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.</p> </li><li> <p>Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.</p> </li><li> <p>Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.</p> </li><li> <p>Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.</p> </li><li> <p>Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.</p> </li><li> <p>Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.</p> </li><li> <p>Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.</p> </li><li> <p>Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.</p> </li><li> <p>Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.</p> </li><li> <p>Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.</p> </li><li> <p>Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.</p> </li><li> <p>Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.</p> </li></ol> <p>Other Duties</p> <ol> <li> <p>Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.</p> </li></ol> <p>Job Specifications</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)</p> <p>Teaching certificate/ or be retired from teaching preferred</p> <p>Valid form of coaching certification specified through IHSA.</p> <p>Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.</p> <p>Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.</p> <p>Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.</p>