SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, Urbana High School
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, this position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student-athletes so that they have the opportunity to achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in their respective sport.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
Assesses players skills and assigns team positions.
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.
Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary (if applicable).
Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observes players during competition and practice to determine the need for individual or team improvement.
Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student-athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Models sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participates in special activities, including parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Additional Responsibilities
Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.
Qualifications
Illinois Teaching License
ASEP Certification
Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based on a stipend determined through the Urbana School District #116 and UEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated by the current supervisor, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, and/or head coach of the program.
START DATE: As soon as possible.
NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: September 2015
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
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