Overview
Boys Basketball Varsity Coach Jobs in Joliet, USA at Oak Park Elementary District 97
Openings as of 6/17/2026
We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.
Job Title:
Boys Basketball Varsity Coach
Job
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Half stipend due to second half of season
Date Available
SY-26-27
Bargaining Unit & Classification
OPTA
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
D97 Ideal Team Member Profile
- Champions the district’s vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
- Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
- Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
- Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
- Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
- Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
- Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
- Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
- Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
- Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.
About This Role
District 97 seeks a dedicated and dynamic individual to coach boys basketball. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with middle school students, past experience coaching in the sport, and comprehensive knowledge of the skills and strategies necessary to develop students. The candidate will create an inclusive and supportive team environment for students from diverse backgrounds and will support the district’s equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12:
Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Promotes positive character and citizenship in student-athletes.
- Develops and implements clear standards and expectations in alignment with our D97 Family Handbook.
- Communicates effectively and appropriately with all students, parents, and stakeholders.
- Plans team events and activities in conjunction with school administrators.
- Promotes the sport in the school community.
- Provides appropriate supervision before, during, and after all team activities.
- Maintains current safety certifications such as concussion certification.
- Compiles and maintains an accurate inventory of equipment and uniforms.
- Commands respect by demonstrating appropriate conduct and behavior at all times.
- Interacts appropriately with the head coach and/or assistant coaches.
- Ensures all necessary paperwork and forms are accurate and complete prior to deadlines.
Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the sport’s rules, regulations, skills, and strategies.
- Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and instructional methods for student‑athletes.
- Knowledge of safety expectations and procedures to inform parents/guardians.
- Skilled in providing effective instruction and guidance to student‑athletes.
- Skilled in assessing the progress of student‑athletes and teams.
- Skilled in analyzing performance results and making appropriate adjustments.
- Skilled in maintaining and recording individual and team statistics.
- Ability to provide appropriate guidance and support to student‑athletes during the try‑out process.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding safety expectations.
- Ability to make appropriate accommodations to improve individual and team achievement.
- Ability to provide frequent and timely feedback on team and individual performance.
Candidate Qualifications
- IESA coaching education completed, preferred.
- Past experience coaching middle school students in basketball.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the sport including skills and…
Title: Boys Basketball Varsity Coach
Company: Oak Park Elementary District 97
Location: Joliet, USA
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