High School Cheer Coach

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Location: Dakota Jr/Sr High School

Compensation Range: $877-$1,625 Stipend Purpose Of The Position To assist and guide student-athletes in developing athletic skills, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and citizenship while promoting a safe and positive learning environment. The coach is responsible for administering the assigned athletic program in accordance with IHSA, NFHS, District #201 Board Policies, and the District Athletic Handbook. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Carries out such additional duties as required or as conditions necessitate.
• Works with the Athletic Director to secure facilities that provide a safe and secure environment for practices and competitions.
• Plans, organizes, and communicates practice schedules, competitions, and program needs with the Athletic Director.
• Develops, communicates, and maintains practice and competition schedules.
• Communicates effectively with student-athletes, parents, administration, officials, transportation staff, and other stakeholders regarding program expectations and schedules.
• Maintains equipment/uniform inventory annually.
• Annually recommends equipment purchases to the Athletic Director.
• Assists with fundraising activities and manages program funds in accordance with District policies, as assigned.
• Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of student-athletes by following District, IHSA, and NFHS policies regarding supervision, injury prevention, emergency procedures, and risk management.
• Manages the orderly distribution and collection of uniforms and sport-specific inventory.
• Ensures that all student-athletes meet District and IHSA eligibility requirements, including physical examinations, fees, academic eligibility, code of conduct expectations, and other Athletic Handbook requirements.
• Models and mentors student-athletes by instilling the values of sportsmanship, citizenship, teamwork, leadership, and respect.
• Provides appropriate supervision during practices, competitions, locker room activities, and team travel.
• Maintains team records, statistics, and other program documentation as appropriate.
• Participates in professional learning and sport-specific development to maintain current coaching knowledge and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Building Principal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or meets current IHSA coaching qualification requirements.
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid, or ability to obtain as required.
• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IHSA and NFHS rules applicable to the assigned sport.

Working Conditions Requires moderate in-district travel and occasional in-state and out-of-state travel for competitions. Work includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours during the athletic season

Evaluation Performance will be evaluated by the Athletic Director and/or Building Principal in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Other This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.