NCHS Assistant Softball Coach

Title: Assistant Coach Location: McLean County Unit 5 School District Position Classification: Assistant Coach

Job Summary Assistant coaches report to the head coach and shall be responsible for the full understanding of their function and dimension within the staff. They shall execute the duties as set down by the head coach. Entire Year Responsibilities

• Have understanding knowledge of rules and regulations presented in the IHSA Handbook.
• Keep abreast of rules and rule changes.
• Keep abreast of new knowledge, innovative ideas, and techniques by attendance at clinics.
• Assist head coach in carrying out his responsibilities.

Season Responsibilities Before Season

• Assist head coach in proper registration of all athletes.
• Assist head coach in making a systematic issuance of school equipment.
• Assist head coach in providing accurate information needed to compile eligibility lists and other reports.

During Season

• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities being used.
• Assume supervisory control over athletes and teams and to assume assigned supervisory control over all athletes in the program when such control is needed.
• To be in regular attendance at practice sessions and contests.
• Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury procedures.
• Display ethical conduct during practice and contests.
• Provide head coach with information needed in making game reports and publicity releases.
• Instruct players concerning rules and rule changes.
• Keep equipment locked up and equipment room organized.
• Supervise dressing rooms before and after turnouts.

End of Season

• Assist in the return and inventory of school equipment.
• Recommend athletes for letter awards.
• Recommend facility maintenance and improvements to the head coach.
• Recommend equipment to be purchased to the head coach.
• Recommend schedule improvements to the head coach.

Compensation

Per 2026-2027 Salary Schedule An Equal Opportunity Employer