Assistant Football Coach JobID: 4906
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Football
Date Posted:
5/11/2026
Location:
Alan B. Shepard High School
Date Available:
Immediately
Closing Date:
When Position is Filled
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Assistant Football Coach
Position: Assistant Football Coach
Reports To: Head Football Coach / Athletic Director
Stipend Category: III (Assistant Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)
Summary and Purpose: Support student-athlete development in football and assisting the Shepard Athletic Department mission and vision statement.
Responsibilities:
Assist the head coach in teaching football 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.
Support the head coach in planning practices, game management, and conducting 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 football 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
Assist with equipment management, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets
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 football coaching experience preferred
Compensation and Benefits for External Applicants :
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