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Coaching at Noble
At Noble, athletics are a crucial part of the student experience. Providing access to an enriching athletic program ensures that our students have a well-rounded, positive, and memorable educational experience. Campuses compete in the Illinois High School Association, the Noble League, and the Chicago Public League in various sports. This document outlines specific job expectations and performance criteria as they relate to the Athletic Director role and responsibilities.
General Description
The Head Coach will work with the Athletic Director and campus leadership to establish a reputable, high-functioning, education-based program that enhances the student and family experience and supports the mission of (Noble Campus) and Noble Schools. The Head Coach will also be a leader and a model for our student-athletes in upholding Noble’s Core Values and Anti-Racism Commitment. The Head Coach will develop systems of communication, development, and monitoring of:
Noble Core Values
Intentional sportsmanship by student-athletes
Team practice and academic structures that set students up for success
Positive game experiences for students, families, and coaches
Pristine compliance with all IHSA, CPS, and Noble League guidelines.
Internal and external significance for students and staff
Specific Responsibilities
The Head Coach’s responsibilities include but will not be limited to:
Create a vision of excellence for the program
Create a system of communication for coaches, student-athletes, and families
Meet all required IHSA, CPS, and Noble League compliance requirements including coach certifications
Ensure all assistant coaches are fully certified and have completed background checks prior to interaction with students
Ensure that the program is following Noble Staff Handbook guidelines
Provide consistent and appropriate communication to students and families
Provide a valuable student-experience to all participants
Communicate with game officials in a respectful manner
Monitor team travel to and from contests
Create and maintain high standards for team presentation on bench and sidelines
Follow the coaching dress code as outlines in the Noble Staff Handbook
Work with Athletic Director to maintain program budget
Coordinate with Athletic Director and campus leadership on practice scheduling and facility usage.
Coordinate with Noble League and Athletic Director on game scheduling
Communicate the IHSA mandated weekly eligibility report to student-athletes
Skills and Competencies
The ideal Head Coach will be effective in the following areas:
Interpersonal communication: communicate - orally, virtually, and written - with staff, students, and families
Efficiency: organize and manage practice and game schedules that set students up for success
Technical: create, manage, and enhance excel and google spreadsheets for monitoring data, scheduling, and rosters.
Timeliness: meet deadlines for compliance and communication
Leadership: lead students as an educator through our vision for athletics
Growth: exhibit a growth-mindset for personal and team development and success
Compensation & Benefits
Coaches are eligible for coaching stipends, which will be paid out at the end of the season. It is preferred, though not required, that interested applicants apply for full time positions at a Noble School as well.
Statement of Non Discrimination
Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.