Elementary School Athletic Coach

About the role

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) aims to provide every child with a world‑class learning experience. Elementary School Athletic coaches instruct and work with student athletes to prepare them for competition in sports such as basketball, cross country, track and field, soccer, volleyball, and floor hockey. Coaches help athletes perform their best individually and as a team, must know the rules, strategies, techniques, equipment, physical fitness, and safety aspects of their sport.

Location: West Side-2651 W Washington Blvd (Dodge‑Garfield Park). Posted: Apr 1, 2026, 2:27:34 PM. Position Type: Temporary.

Responsibilities

• Assists in registering all 5th through 8th grade students interested in participating in any sports offered at their school.
• Prepares student‑athletes through daily practice sessions during the season, conducted a minimum of twice per week and a minimum of one hour per session.
• Accompanies the team to all games and guides the team throughout the league season.
• Exhibits and mentors student‑athletes in good sportsmanship and fair play.
• Ensures all student‑athletes on the team receive guaranteed participation time in all practices and games.
• Attends the rules interpretation meeting and required training(s).
• Attends the mandatory Coaches’ Meeting sponsored by the Office of Sports Administration.
• Monitors student‑athletes’ progress on the court and in the classroom.
• Monitors the conduct of student‑athletes for the duration of each practice and game.
• Provides a safe environment by checking the playing area and equipment before each practice and game.
• Promotes fairness, extra effort, and encourages athletes to reach their personal best.
• Instructs student athletes in the basic rules and fundamentals of the sport.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in sports science, exercise, kinesiology, fitness, physical education or physiology preferred.
• Must be concussion certified prior to coaching, obtained within the last two years.
• Must possess leadership skills and be able to set an example for the players.
• Excellent communication skills to inspire players and work with them on improvement.
• Must be available to work weekdays during before and/or after school hours for practice and meets, also on Saturdays for games.
• Must be prepared to work in bad weather and be willing to travel with the team and chaperone at different locations for contests.