What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Baseball Coach position at Community High School District 218?
Asst. Baseball Coach
Position: Asst. Baseball Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Stipend 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 Department
mission and vision statement.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive only
the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health,
dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available to
external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted district
employee
Position: Asst. Baseball Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Stipend 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 Department
mission 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
- Chaperone and supervise athletes at all soccer events (including practices, contests, community gatherings, etc.),
- 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.
- 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
Qualifications
- ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required
- Previous high school soccer coaching experience preferred
Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive only
the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health,
dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available to
external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted district
employee