Fall Cheerleading Head Coach West

Glenbard Township High School District 87

Job Location:

Glen Ellyn, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Athletics/Coach

Date Posted:
3/2/2026

Location:
Glenbard West

Date Available:
26-27

Position	Head Coach - Fall Cheerleading
Building	Glenbard West
Schedule B Group	Group 5
Job ID	#10536
School Year	2026-2027
Closing Date	3/16/26 - or until filled

Compensation and Benefits

AFSCME positions please see the AFSCME Contract
All other individuals see the Extracurricular Schedule.
TRS/IMRF benefits may apply.

Position Summary

Provide a competitive athletic environment that empowers and inspires student athletes
Help to foster team building and an environment of reliability adaptability and good sportsmanship.
Aide in the promotion of academic growth and achievement for athletes.

Qualifications

IHSA Coaching Certification (including applicable performance-enhancing substances concussion hate speech and harassment and CPR/AED training)

Reports To

Assistant Principal for Athletics or Assistant Athletic Director of the building assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of content and sport.
Assess skill and ability of athletes. Demonstrate knowledge of student athletes relating to their age and varied skill level.
Demonstrate knowledge of resources for coaches.
Create a team environment of respect and rapport in both coach-athlete and athlete-athlete interaction.
Establish a culture for learning instilling the importance of skill success effort to win and expectations of achievement.
Manage team procedures including coaching the varsity level and the supervision of lower-level assistant coaches.
Manage student athlete behavior in and out of season.
Organize and coordinate physical space.
Communicate orally and in writing with players parents and Athletic Office expectations and procedures for the entire program.
Design coherent instruction and/or practices group and team time. Engage all athletes in learning through individual activities group and team instruction. Provide clear instruction and positive feedback.
Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting practices responding to athletes needs and areas of concern.
Maintain accurate program records of awards w/l and statistics.
Communicate with media.
Contribute to Athletic Department and school by encouraging and supporting athletes in other sports by verbally encouraging them and presence at contests.
Collaborate with other Head Coaches APA and Building Administration in order to foster high-level goals for the program.
Reflect on coaching/performance in order to assess personal growth. Pursue Professional Development and continued growth through attendance at sport specific clinics.
Participate in assessment process and evaluate program.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal for Athletics.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to read analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence surveys and electronic media.
Ability to write professional communications.
Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form
Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to maintain current job skills as directed especially in technology-related activities
Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand walk operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand arm or finger motion such as when typing.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust addition the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
Work is usually conducted at one job site however on occasion this employee will be required to attend meetings conferences or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To

Joseph Kain
Assistant Principal for Athletics
Glenbard West High School
670 Crescent Blvd Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Tel.

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicants ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender expression or identity marital status national origin or ancestry age disability physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability veteran military status or an unfavorable discharge from service or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI Title IX Section 504 the Age Discrimination Act the Boy Scouts Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Position Type:Athletics/CoachDate Posted:3/2/2026Location:Glenbard WestDate Available:26-27PositionHead Coach - Fall CheerleadingBuildingGlenbard WestSchedule B GroupGroup 5Job ID#10536School Year2026-2027Closing Date3/16/26 - or until filledCompensation and BenefitsAFSCME positions please see the A...