Urbana Middle School
Urbana School District #116
Urbana, Illinois
Job Details
Job ID: 4240590
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted : May 1, 2023
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
Urbana School District #116
TITLE: Cross Country Head Coach
LOCATION: Urbana Middle School
SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, Urbana Middle 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.
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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.
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Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
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Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
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Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student-athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
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Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
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Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
- Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
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Models sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
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Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
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Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
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Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
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Participates in special activities, including parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
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Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
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Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
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Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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: July 31, 2023
Note:
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This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: April 27, 2023
Job Requirements
Contact Information
Markesha Parker , Director of Human Resources
205 North Race Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Phone: (217) 384-3561
Email:
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