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Job Description
Scholastic Bowl Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027
Joliet Public Schools District 86
DIRKSEN - JOLIET, Illinois This job is also posted in D86
Job Details
Job ID:
5679014
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
May 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION
Coach
POSITION GUIDE
Certified Personnel 9 Months
Internal Staff
REPORTS TO
Jr. High Principal
Athletic Director
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional expertise in the sport being coached
Has current
CPR/ AED
certification prior to first scheduled practice of season
Responsible professional behavior
Knowledge of game rules and league regulations
Demonstrated skills in youth leadership
Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people
Participation in Coaches Certification Program
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coach's individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season.
Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached
Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned