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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:  Athletic Trainer

Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website):  6/12/2025

Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website):  6/20/2025

Posted By:  Dana Krilich

School Name:  Niles West High School

School Contact Name:  Dana Krilich

Contact Phone Number:  847-626-2801

Contact Email Address:  dankri@d219.org

Baseball

Harlem High School – Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Position Name:  Assistant  Girls Basketball Coach

Job Posting Begin Date:  06/06/2020

Job Posting End Date:  until filled

Posted By:  Rebecca Hoffmann

School Name:  Harlem High School

School Contact Name:  Rebecca Hoffmann

Contact Phone Number:  815-654-4578

Contact Email Address:  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:  Assistant Cheer Coach

Job Posting Begin Date:  September 11, 2020

Job Posting End Date:  November 13, 2020

School Name:  Grant Community High School

School Contact Name:  Tom Ross

Contact Phone Number:  847-973-3412

Contact Email Address:  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:  Cross Country Interim Head Coach (paternity leave)

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 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. 

 
 
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 

 
 
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:  Boys Golf 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):

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 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:  Varsity Girls Lacrosse Head Coach

Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website):  6/13/25

Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website):  6/30/25

Posted By:  Curtis Nunnery

School Name:  Walter Payton College Prep

School Contact Name:  Curtis Nunnery

Contact Phone Number:  312-914-4438

Contact Email Address:  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. 

 
 
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. 

 
 
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. 

 
 
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:  Boys Track and Field Assistant

Job Posting Begin Date:  11/02/20

Job Posting End Date:  11/02/21

Posted By:  Jason Bott

School Name:  Crystal Lake South

School Contact Name:  Jason Bott

Contact Phone Number:  815-455-3860

Contact Email Address:  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 

 
 
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. 

 
 
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:  Wrestling Coach

Job Posting Begin Date (when to start displaying on IADA website):  2/18/2025

Job Posting End Date (when to end displaying on IADA website):  7/21/2025

Posted By:  Valdez Diaz

School Name:  Noble Street College Prep

School Contact Name:  Valdez Diaz

Contact Phone Number:  563-380-1416

Contact Email Address:  vdiaz@noblecollegeprep.org

Job Description:   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.

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