Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Athletic Coach - UMS Cheerleading Coach

LOCATION: Urbana Middle School

SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

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 needs 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: August 13, 2024

NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 REVISED: June 5, 2024