Duties
1. Organize and administer the overall program of extracurricular interscholastic athletics for the district;
2. Assist the administration in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members;
3. Foster good school – community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program;
4. Assume responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events;
5. Hire officials and schedule workers as required;
6. Assume general responsibility for the proper supervision of home games;
7. Arrange transportation for away athletic contests;
8. Assist in the development of and place into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities;
9. Compile bid specifications for all athletic equipment purchases;
10. Communicate with the administration regarding the athletic budget;
11. Arrange details of visiting teams’ needs as appropriate;
12. Participate in IHSA activities and adhere to IHSA rules and regulations;
13. Supervise all fund-raising events for the athletic program;
14. In conjunction with the administration, make arrangements for non-school use of athletic facilities;
15. Assist in implementing the Risk Management plan, taking appropriate steps to provide for the health and safety of the school’s students /
athletes, coaches, employees, and spectators;
16. Issue press releases and suggest other appropriate activities to promote the school’s sports image in a positive manner;
17. Students who are deemed ineligible by the principal will not be allowed to participate in games and are not allowed to ride the bus to/from
games. Ineligible students will not be allowed to be in uniform and must dress in street clothes while on the bench during ineligibility;
18. Students must be in attendance a minimum of 300 minutes of class time each day to be counted toward a full day of school attendance. A
student who goes home ill may not return to participate in any activity that day, either practice or games. A student who returns to school
from an illness or doctor’s appointment may participate only if he/she is considered in attendance at school for a full day. This attendance
requirement applies to all extra-curricular activities.
19. Coaches employed by the district are expected to maintain regular work day attendance, particularly on days of and days after games/events
in order to set a good example for the student athletes/participants.
20. Coaches are expected to complete their entire season in consideration of payment of the full stipend, subject to circumstances beyond their
control that impact the season.
21. Eligible athletes, head coach, assistant coach, Athletic director, ball boy, videographer, and statistician will be the only people transported
on the bus/van;
22. Eligible athletes, head coach, assistant coach, Athletic director, ball boy, videographer, statistician, and bus driver will be provided food
after away games;
23. All monies collected at games and concessions should be turned inall boy to the Superintendent the next business day;
24. Athletic Director and coaches must attend the Athletic Banquet;
25. Perform such other duties as assigned by the administration.
Qualifications
1. Minimum of three (3) years varsity coaching experience
2. Successful completion of Level I American Coaching
Effectiveness Program
3. Other requirements as deemed necessary by School Board
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to cmccartney@lovejoyschool.org