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Welcome to the Illinois Athletic Directors Association’s Job Posting webpage. On the left-hand side of this page, please click on any of the sports to find job openings for that particular sport. If you would like to post a job opening, please click on the link at the bottom entitled “Post a Vacancy”.
**Please note this service is for members of the Illinois Athletic Director’s Association. If you (or your school) are not a member of the IADA, you will not see your job posting listed.
To become a member of the IADA please click on the “Membership” tab on this website.
Athletic Trainer
Niles West High School – Athletic Trainer
Position Name:Â Athletic Trainer
Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website): Â 6/12/2025
Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website):Â 6/20/2025
Posted By:Â Dana Krilich
School Name:Â Niles West High School
School Contact Name:Â Dana Krilich
Contact Phone Number:Â 847-626-2801
Contact Email Address:Â Â dankri@d219.org
Baseball
Harlem High School – Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Position Name: Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Job Posting Begin Date:Â 06/06/2020
Job Posting End Date:Â until filled
Posted By:Â Rebecca Hoffmann
School Name:Â Harlem High School
School Contact Name:Â Rebecca Hoffmann
Contact Phone Number:Â 815-654-4578
Contact Email Address:Â Â rebecca.hoffmann@harlem122.org
Job Description: Harlem High School (Machesney Park) is seeking a girls JV head coach as well as a girls JV assistant coach. Interested applicants can fill out the online application at  https://www.applitrack.com/harlem122/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletics
Grant Community High School – Assistant Cheer Coach
Position Name:Â Assistant Cheer Coach
Job Posting Begin Date:Â September 11, 2020
Job Posting End Date:Â November 13, 2020
School Name:Â Grant Community High School
School Contact Name:Â Tom Ross
Contact Phone Number:Â 847-973-3412
Contact Email Address:Â Â tross@grantbulldogs.org
Job Description:  Grant Community is looking for an Assistant Cheer Coach for their highly competitive coed cheer program. Previous coaching experience desired. Email a letter of interest to Athletic Director, Tom Ross at tross@grantbulldogs.org or Head Coach Marissa Kelley at mkelley@grantbulldogs.org for more information.
Chicago Christian High School – Cross Country Interim Head Coach (paternity leave)
Position Name:Â Cross Country Interim Head Coach (paternity leave)
Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website):Â 06/13/2025
Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website):Â 08/31/2025
Posted By:Â Mark Zylstra
School Name:Â Chicago Christian High School
School Contact Name:Â Mark Zylstra
Contact Phone Number:Â 708-388-7650
Contact Email Address:Â Â mzylstra@chicagochristian.org
Job Description: Chicago Christian HS in Palos Heights, IL is seeking quality a quality candidate who will be an assistant for the entire season and fill in as the interim head coach while the head coach is out on leave. We are a strong co-ed 1A program looking to raise the bar. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Athletic Director Mark Zylstra at mzylstra@chicagochristian.org.
| Taft High School – Varsity Defensive Coaches Position Name: Varsity Defensive Coaches Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website): 4/24/2025 Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website): 6/30/2025 Posted By: Zach Elder School Name: Taft High School School Contact Name: Zach Elder Contact Phone Number: 847-341-2332 Contact Email Address:  zjelder@cps.edu Job Description: Taft High School is looking for varsity defensive position coaches for the 2025 season. The Defensive Coordinator position could be available for the right candidate. |
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|  Taft High School – Assistant Football Coach Position Name: Assistant Football Coach Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website): 3/25/2025 Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website): 6/30/2025 Posted By: Zach Elder School Name: Taft High School School Contact Name: Zach Elder Contact Phone Number: 847-341-2332 Contact Email Address:  zjelder@cps.edu Job Description: Taft High School is looking for a varsity LB, OLB and either RB or WR coach. Additionally Taft is looking for a JV DC and potentially a freshman OC. If interested, please email Coach Elder at zjelder@cps.edu |
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|  St. Charles North – Assistant Football Coach Position Name: St. Charles North-Assistant Football Coach Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website): 2/13/25 Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website): 7/1/25 Posted By: Joe Benoit School Name: St. Charles North School Contact Name: Joe Benoit Contact Phone Number: 847-971-1333 Contact Email Address:  joseph.benoit@d303.org Job Description: St. Charles North is seeking 2 Assistant Football Coaches. Interested candidates should email Robert.Pomazak@d303.org of Joseph.Benoit@d303.org. |
Chicago Christian High School – Boys Golf Head Coach
Position Name:Â Boys Golf Head Coach
Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website):Â 06/13/2025
Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website):
Posted By:Â Mark Zylstra
School Name:Â Chicago Christian High School
School Contact Name:Â Mark Zylstra
Contact Phone Number:Â 708-388-7650
Contact Email Address:Â Â mzylstra@chicagochristian.org
Job Description: Chicago Christian HS in Palos Heights, IL is seeking a head boys golf coach. Qualified, Christian candidates should send a brief resume and letter of interest. We are a 1A program looking to continue to pursue Christ-centered excellence.
Walter Payton College Prep – Varsity Girls Lacrosse Head Coach
Position Name:Â Varsity Girls Lacrosse Head Coach
Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website):Â 6/13/25
Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website):Â 6/30/25
Posted By:Â Curtis Nunnery
School Name:Â Walter Payton College Prep
School Contact Name:Â Curtis Nunnery
Contact Phone Number:Â 312-914-4438
Contact Email Address:Â Â cnunnery1@cps.edu
Job Description: Walter Payton College Prep (Chicago, IL) is seeking a Varsity Girls Lacrosse Head Coach for the Spring 2026 season. Qualified candidates must have or be able to attain AESP Certification, NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification, or an ISBE license. The ideal candidate should have experience developing a strong high school (Sport) program with a commitment to academic and athletic excellence.
To apply, email your resume to Athletic Director, Curtis Nunnery, at  cnunnery1@cps.edu. Reach out to AD Nunnery with any questions about the position as well.
| Chicago Christian High School – Boys Soccer JV Head Coach Position Name: Boys Soccer JV Head Coach Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website): 06/13/2025 Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website): 08/31/2025 Posted By: Mark Zylstra School Name: Chicago Christian High School School Contact Name: Mark Zylstra Contact Phone Number: 708-388-7650 Contact Email Address:  mzylstra@chicagochristian.org Job Description: Chicago Christian HS in Palos Heights, IL is seeking a quality, Christian coach to lead our JV team. We are a solid 1A program with increasing numbers looking to continue to pursue Christ-centered excellence. Please email a resume and brief letter of introduction. |
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|  Riverside Brookfield – Assistant Boys Soccer Coach Position Name: Assistant Boys Soccer Coach Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website): 06/13/2025 Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website): 08/10/2025 Posted By: Fil Torres School Name: Riverside Brookfield School Contact Name: Ivek Halic Contact Phone Number: 708-442-7500 Contact Email Address:  halici@rbhs208.net Job Description: Riverside Brookfield HS is looking for 2 assistant boys soccer coaches for this fall. Please apply online here – https://www.applitrack.com/rbhs/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletics Please also contact our Head Coach, Ivek Halic, via email at halici@rbhs208.net, with your interest. |
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|  Plainfield South High School – Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Position Name: Head Varsity Boys Soccer Job Posting Begin Date: 3-30-21 Job Posting End Date: Posted By: Ken Bublitz School Name: Plainfield South High School School Contact Name: Chet Lines Contact Phone Number: 815-577-5523 Contact Email Address:  clines@psd202.org Job Description: Plainfield South High School is seeking a Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach. Previous high school coaching experience is preferred. Multiple teaching openings are expected for the 2021-22 school year. Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to Chet Lines clines@psd202.org. |
| Deerfield High School – Head Boys Swim Coach Position Name: Head Boys Swim Coach Job Posting Begin Date: 1/26/2021 School Name: Deerfield High School School Contact Name: Nathan Flannery Contact Phone Number: 224-632-3112 Contact Email Address:  nflannery@dist113.org Job Description: HEAD BOYS SWIMMING COACH – DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Reports to: Athletic Director Compensation: Regionally competitive stipend Starting Date: Summer, 2021 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Overview: Deerfield High School seeks a candidate that will successfully implement, on behalf of students, the school’s institutional and departmental missions. Key components of the position include: supervising, advising, and supporting assistant coaches; training Deerfield student athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to meet the program goals; implementing IHSA and Central Suburban League policies and regulations; and promoting swimming within and outside the school community. Qualifications: Previous coaching experience at the competitive level preferred Strong communication skills Exemplary interpersonal skills; possessing good judgment, resolve, and compassion The ability to represent the school in personal encounters and public settings Excellent organizational and self-direction skills Proficient in cultivating a positive environment Competent in managing individuals/groups Skilled at problem resolution The ability to develop assistant coach(es) Working knowledge of interscholastic athletic program regulations Licensed educator or American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Certification CPR/AED and First Aid training preferred Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. The ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operating office machines, computers, and communicating with staff and others. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. |
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|  Deerfield High School – Head Girls Swim Coach Position Name: Head Girls Swim Coach Job Posting Begin Date: 1/26/2021 School Name: Deerfield High School School Contact Name: Nathan Flannery Contact Phone Number: 224-632-3112 Contact Email Address:  nflannery@dist113.org Job Description: HEAD GIRLS SWIMMING COACH – DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Reports to: Athletic Director Compensation: Regionally competitive stipend Starting Date: Summer, 2021 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Overview: Deerfield High School seeks a candidate that will successfully implement, on behalf of students, the school’s institutional and departmental missions. Key components of the position include: supervising, advising, and supporting assistant coaches; training Deerfield student athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to meet the program goals; implementing IHSA and Central Suburban League policies and regulations; and promoting swimming within and outside the school community. Qualifications: Previous coaching experience at the competitive level preferred Strong communication skills Exemplary interpersonal skills; possessing good judgment, resolve, and compassion The ability to represent the school in personal encounters and public settings Excellent organizational and self-direction skills Proficient in cultivating a positive environment Competent in managing individuals/groups Skilled at problem resolution The ability to develop assistant coach(es) Working knowledge of interscholastic athletic program regulations Licensed educator or American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Certification CPR/AED and First Aid training preferred Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. The ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operating office machines, computers, and communicating with staff and others. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. |
Crystal Lake South – Boys Track and Field Assistant
Position Name:Â Boys Track and Field Assistant
Job Posting Begin Date:Â 11/02/20
Job Posting End Date:Â 11/02/21
Posted By:Â Jason Bott
School Name:Â Crystal Lake South
School Contact Name:Â Jason Bott
Contact Phone Number:Â 815-455-3860
Contact Email Address:Â Â jbott@d155.org
Job Description: Crystal Lake South has an assistant boys track coach opening. Please contact Head Boys Track Coach Nick WIllhoit, nwillhoit@d155.org for more details.
| Schaumburg High School – Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach Position Name: Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website): 5/2/2025 Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website): 5/14/2025 Posted By: Marty Manning School Name: Schaumburg High School School Contact Name: Marty Manning Contact Phone Number: 847-755-4770 Contact Email Address:  mmanning@d211.org Job Description: Schaumburg High School is looking for an assistant or lower-level girls volleyball coach. If interested, please contact athletic director Marty Manning at mmanning@d211.org |
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|  John Hancock College Prep High School – Head Girls Volleyball Coach Position Name: Head Girls Volleyball Coach SY26 Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website): 5/30/2025 Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website): 6/30/2025 Posted By: Ryan Martin School Name: John Hancock College Prep High School School Contact Name: Ryan Martin Contact Phone Number: 630-726-8440 Contact Email Address:  rmartin27@cps.edu Job Description: Hello, We are looking for a Head and Sophomore Girls Volleyball Coach. Our school is located on the southwest side of Chicago, right next to midway airport. If you have any interest in this position. Please reach out to rmartin27@cps.edu, please include your resume. |
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|  Taft High School – Freshman and JV Head Girls Volleyball Coach Position Name: Freshman and JV Head Girls Volleyball Coach Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website): 1/3/2025 Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website): 6/30/2025 Posted By: Zach Elder School Name: Taft High School School Contact Name: Britney Ware Contact Phone Number: 847-341-2332 Contact Email Address:  bnware@cps.edu Job Description: Taft High School is looking for a head girls volleyball coach at both the freshman and JV levels. Interested applicants should email our head varsity coach, Britney Ware, at bnware@cps.edu. |
Noble Street College Prep – Wrestling Coach
Position Name:Â Wrestling Coach
Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website):Â 2/18/2025
Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website):Â 7/21/2025
Posted By:Â Valdez Diaz
School Name:Â Noble Street College Prep
School Contact Name:Â Valdez Diaz
Contact Phone Number:Â 563-380-1416
Contact Email Address:Â Â vdiaz@noblecollegeprep.org
Job Description:Â Â Noble Street College Prep is excited to launch a wrestling program and is seeking a dedicated and passionate Wrestling Coach to build and lead the team. This is an incredible opportunity to develop a program from the ground up and positively impact student-athletes through the sport of wrestling.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive wrestling program that fosters skill development, sportsmanship, and a competitive mindset.
Plan and lead structured practices, focusing on technique, conditioning, and match strategies.
Establish a positive team culture that emphasizes discipline, hard work, and respect.
Recruit and encourage student participation in the wrestling program.
Ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes, including proper training techniques and injury prevention.
Schedule and coordinate matches, tournaments, and team travel in collaboration with the athletic department.
Adhere to all school, conference, and state athletic regulations.
Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and school administration regarding schedules, expectations, and team updates.