Athletic Coach Assistant Cheer

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Athletic Coach

LOCATION: Urbana High School

SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director/Assistant Principal Urbana High School

JOB SUMMARY: Under 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 competition.
• 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 needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the teams 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 athletes injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians as necessary regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains 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 to include parents 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 and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
• This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

EVALUATION: 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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: April2025