Head Coach Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Head Coach make in Chicago, IL? The average Head Coach salary in Chicago, IL is $67,608 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $55,108 and $82,824. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Head Coach?

A Head Coach, senior coach, or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches. In some sports, the Head Coach is instead called the "manager", as in association football and professional baseball. In other sports such as Australian rules football, the Head Coach is generally termed a senior coach. Other coaches are usually subordinate to the Head Coach, often in offensive positions or defensive positions, and occasionally proceeding down into individualized position coaches....

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Assistant & JV Athletic Head Coach

River Delta Unified School District - Rio Vista , CA

ASSISTANT & JUNIOR VARSITY HEAD COACH JOB DESCRIPTION Head Junior Varsity, Head Freshmen and Assistant Coaches' Job Description 1. Has a thorough knowledge of the Rules and By-Laws of the California ...

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Head Coach & Soccer Program Coordinator

Calvary - Savannah , GA

The Program Coordinator and Head Coach are responsible for the development of the Calvary Day School Soccer Program, including the vision, philosophy, professional development, coordination ...

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Men's Varsity Basketball Head Coach

Athenian School - Danville , CA

Men's Varsity Basketball Head Coach - Part Time REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics ABOUT ATHENIAN The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students ...

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High School Boys Basketball Sub-Varsity Head Coach

Stargate Charter School - Broomfield , CO

High School Boys Basketball Sub-Varsity Head Coach will be paid $2,710 for the season. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: * Head Coaches must hold a current certificate in AED/CPR upon hire

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Swim Team Head Coach

Huntley Park District - Huntley , IL

Swim Team Head Coach Department: Recreation Classification: Seasonal Salary Range: $16.00-$19.25/Hourly IMRF Position: No Directly Reports To: Recreation Manager - Aquatics and Fitness DESCRIPTION ...

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Girl's Team Head Coach

Funky G LLC, DBA Golden Gymnastics Training Center - Denver , CO

As the Head Coach, you will design and lead practices and drills, offer guidance and mentorship, and assist with team administration. During competition season you will attend meets and are expected ...

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What does a Head Coach do?

Common responsibilities of a Head Coach

Demonstrate positive attitude toward students and ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.

September 01, 2022

Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.

January 25, 2023

Attend and assist in the coordination of team community events such as outside climbing trips, trail days, competitions, parent meetings, and post season celebrations.

February 14, 2023

Assist School Readiness coach in attending required parent conferences and home visits for the purpose of sharing screening and assessment information, and developing shared goals and strategies with the family to support child's growth and development in both the home and class setting.

February 22, 2023

Create succession plans, and effectively manage performance and corrective action processes in order to drive Human Resources planning.

February 26, 2023

Understand the activity, its safety practice, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development, evidenced by course work and successful coaching of this activity.

March 09, 2023

Provide learning opportunities for dual-language learning in the home and classroom setting as appropriate.

March 13, 2023

Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.

April 13, 2023

Complete employee performance reviews to tenured team members accountable for job expectations, and to assign annual merit increase.

May 01, 2023

Support of the student-athletes at a young age is required to build a coordinated program with the youth leagues that will encourage the development of these healthy skills and habits that will increase participation at all levels.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head Coach in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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55108

82824

67608

Average Total Cash Compensation

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55108

83161

67631

What is the average salary for Head Coach in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head Coach in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Head Coach ranges from $55,108 to $82,824 with the average base salary of $67,608. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,108 to $83,161 with the average total cash compensation of $67,631.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$67,608	$55,108 - $82,824
Bonus	$23	$0 - $337
Total Pay	$67,631	$55,108 - $83,161

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Head Coach Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,418 - $83,290	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,418 - $83,290	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,355 - $83,195	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,397 - $83,258	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,397 - $83,258	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,157 - $81,394	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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