Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
8/7/2026
Location:
Lisle High School
Date Available:
ASAP
Description:
High School Assistant Cross Country Coach for the 2026-2027 Fall Season
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Required Experience or Training
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Valid Illinois State Teaching, Substitute, and/or ASEP Certification
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Knowledge of the sport
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Previous coaching experience at the high school level
Desired Experience or Training
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Demonstrated ability in the teaching and coaching of a Cross Country program in a multicultural high school and/or unit district
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Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.
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Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
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Provides written rules of coach's expectations for student participation in sports.
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Completes pre-season planning well in advance of starting date. Files a written report to the Athletic Director before the season begins.
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Conducts well-organized practice sessions.
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Develops a well-organized game plan.
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Is innovative, new techniques, ideas, etc., along with established procedures for coaching.
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Shows respect (verbal, physical, psychological) for all athletes, parents and colleagues.
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Instills in athletes a competitive spirit for individual and team growth and a desire for intellectual growth and development.
Responsibilities:Main
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Has a thorough knowledge of all Athletic Policies approved by the Lisle Board of Education and is responsible for its implementation by the participants in the sports program.
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Has knowledge of existing district, state, and league regulations; implements same consistently.
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Understand the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests or grievances through proper channels.
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Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
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Attends all required public/staff/departmental meetings and actively contributes to the meeting.
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Performs any appropriate duties that the Head Coach may assign.
Compensation and Benefits:
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Based on the LEA Collective Bargaining Agreement commensurate with experience. (see attached)
