Assistant Track & Field Coach

Overview

OverviewIllinois Mathematics & Science Academy (IMSA) is seeking an individual to fill the role of " Assistant Coach"  for the high school  Boys and Girls Track and Field upcoming Spring 2027 season. Experience in a high school coaching role or club setting is preferred. This is a stipend position that is based on experience in coaching and years involved in the sport. The Assistant Coach must be able to pass a background check, pass a CPR/AED basic life saving course and possess a valid Illinois drivers license to be able to drive any of the IMSA vehicles, which include up to a 14 passenger mini-bus. (no additional tests or endorsements are needed to operate these vehicles)  Any potential candidate must possess the skills to conduct practices with varying Track & Field drills & conditioning for increasing the performance of athletes, while also having the ability to manage a team that would include:

• Working with the Head Coach & Coordinator of Athletics & Co-Curriculars for developing a competitive season of matches
• Work with our food service staff to provide meals for the athletes when off campus.
• Attend practices & matches from the start of the high school season to potential state finals. 
• Coordinate and supervise any overnight stays needed for post season competition during the state series of competition. 
• Transport students to practices & matches during the course of the high school season.

  Any potential candidate must have or be willing to obtain either of the following requirements as per IHSA By-Laws:(1) Possess a completion certificate of an approved IHSA coaching course. (ASEP) https://coacheducation.humankinetics.com/products/ihsa-coaching-education-online-course-package-with-ebooks  OR(2) Currently, have a valid Teaching, School Administrator, Substitute Teaching, School Psychologist, School counselor, School Social Worker Certificate  or be retired from teaching to meet the IHSA By-Law for coaching.(3) Completion of all IHSA mandatory training modules as required by the IHSA along with any State of Illinois mandated training modules, as prescribed and assigned by GCN/OneNet) This position will report directly and will work under the direction of the Coordinator of Athletics at IMSA. Any questions or interest, please contact Chris Moment - Coordinator of Athletics & Co-Curriculars via email @ cmoment@imsa.edu Our compensation structure can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oHBmUWcicDWumDXG-Cj1feTjMizpHiDS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101457197165808736018&rtpof=true&sd=true