Coach Jobs in Illinois
Coach jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Jacksonville, and Decatur and other Illinois metros, with employers like Walmart, Chicago Public Schools, and Molina Healthcare hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SY26-27 Anticipated (Lead Coach)
Job Number: 2600018R
Posting Date: Jun 22, 2026, 11:50:39 AM
Primary Location: West Side-3500 West Douglas Blvd (Lawndale Comm Academy)
Salary Range: $64,469.94 to $82,839.39
JOB DESCRIPTION - CPS Lead Coach Understanding & Descriptions
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. Impacting the instructional core is one of the top educational priorities for CPS, through continuous improvement cycles of learning. The School-Based Lead Coach will support schools in impacting the instructional core through instructional development, change management, and school-level continuous improvement to drive success for all students. The Lead Coach will plan and take the steps necessary to continually improve and expand the instructional core within their assigned school, thereby enriching the lives of more students in Chicago Public Schools. This guide is meant to support school leaders in defining the new Instructional coaching roles in their buildings, as well as how to set expectations and align support.
School-Based Lead Coach Roles & Responsibilities
Under the direction and guidance of the Office of Teaching and Learning and Office of Network Support, as well as the school-based principal, implement a strategic action plan and continuous improvement strategies founded in the CPS Framework for Teaching to positively impact student-based outcomes in their assigned school by working with classroom teachers, school-based Instructional Leadership Teams, school administrators, and professional development providers.
- Build the day-to-day instructional capacity of classroom teachers and school administrators at their assigned school to deliver district instructional core priorities. These priorities currently include:
- Students have access to a high-quality curriculum across all content areas that is grade-level appropriate and standards-aligned, meaningful, and responsive to their communities and identities.
- Schools implement a balanced assessment system that includes universal screening and benchmark assessments as well as curriculum-embedded assessments designed to inform instructional decision-making.
- Teachers facilitate instruction that honors students’ identities, prioritizes relationships, and fosters community to facilitate deep engagement.
- Students are supported in engaging with and meeting grade-level standards through strategic acceleration practices that recognize their strengths and build on those through just-in-time support.
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Students access tiered academic and social-emotional interventions to supplement core instruction when needed to facilitate their success with grade-level standards.
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Provide differentiated instructional support by working directly with teachers in the classroom to model effective, research-based instructional practices; work collaboratively with grade-level teams to drive data-informed instructional planning, by regularly providing professional learning and coaching to staff as needed, and by working with school-based leadership teams to actualize the district priorities school-wide.
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The lead coach must lead a team (or teams) of teachers in enacting the instructional core; this can include, but is not limited to: planning and facilitating grade-level meetings, providing lesson plan feedback, data and/or student-work analysis, leading instructional core walks.
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The Lead Coach must also serve on the school-based The Instructional Leadership Team, and the CIWP Team to integrate the instructional core throughout the school and core curriculum. As such, the Lead Coach should consult and collaborate with Principals, Assistant Principals, and other members of the school-based Instructional Leadership Teams, and District staff as needed to develop data-informed strategies to support the development and implementation of the CIWP. These strategies include (but are not limited to): curriculum development, professional development plans, direct support to classroom teachers, student outcome progress monitoring, and student intervention plans.
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Build the leadership capacity of other Teacher Leaders by providing coaching and learning around leadership skills; build the teacher leaders’ capacity to lead teams and coach in the following years (with your and the school leader’s support). This support should be grounded in the teacher leader competencies and tool-kits which include (but are not limited to): Meta-coaching, Model-coaching, co-data team facilitation, and co-adulting learning facilitation.
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral Health & EAP
- Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plans
- Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
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Coach Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
- Walmart9

- Chicago Public Schools8

- Molina Healthcare4

- North Park University4

- WW International, Inc. (Weight Watchers)4

Top Industries Hiring
- Education36
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Retail9
- Sports & Recreation6
- Technology & Software4
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in coach jobs across Illinois.
- Relevant coaching certification such as ICF, CPR, or sport-specific credential
- Demonstrated experience leading or developing individuals or teams in a coaching capacity
- Strong communication and active listening skills across diverse groups
- Ability to design and execute structured coaching plans or training programs
- Bachelor's degree in education, kinesiology, psychology, or a related field
- Familiarity with performance tracking tools or coaching management software
Coach Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many coach jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 76+ coach openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Jacksonville, and Decatur. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
Which Illinois cities have the most coach jobs?
Chicago, Jacksonville, and Decatur have the most coach openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire coachs in Illinois?
Employers hiring coachs in Illinois include Walmart, Chicago Public Schools, and Molina Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote coach jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 11% of coach openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for coach jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to coach jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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