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MS Basketball Coach - 8th Grade Boys

Illinois School District U-46
On-site
Illinois, United States

  • Position Type:
      Athletic Coach/Basketball

  • Date Posted:
      5/6/2025

  • Location:
      Kenyon Woods Middle School

  • Date Available:
      ASAP

  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

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    Position / Title: Middle School Coach - Basketball
    Bargaining Unit:    NON-UNION Department/Location: MS Activites
    Calendar Days: N/A Reports To: Building Administrator
    JD Revision Date: 08/23/2021 Supervises: N/A
     
    Function / Position Summary
    To build and maintain a Basketball program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and providing opportunities for students.
     
    Job Duties / Responsibilities
    • Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
    • Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
    • Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
    • Maintain uniforms and equipment associated with the activity.
    • Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
    • Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
    • Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
    • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
    • Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
    • Manage and maintain records of the finances for the activity.
    • Supervise students while waiting for rides.
    • Maintain first aid supplies for the activity.
    • Maintain and complete records relative to student participation and equipment inventory.
    • Complete U-46 GCN concussion training and protocol.
    • Promote the flag football program through various forms of marketing and communication methods (i.e. flyers, website, announcements, social media, promotional items).
    • Ensure the safety and security of students through proper supervision of the site, building or areas being used for the intramural program, including locker rooms if utilized.
    • Provide for the safety of all participants and spectators at all times including (but not limited to) making a determination of safe participation during inclement weather.
    • Coordinate, schedule, and communicate practice schedules, games, or events to all stakeholders (students, staff, administration, parents and community).
    • Officiate intramural sporting event when necessary.
    • 25 hours of practice.
    • 1 culminating activity

    Education
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred
    • Appropriate Professional Educators License (PEL) preferred
    • High School Diploma required 4. Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

    Experience / Knowledge
    • Previous coaching experience preferred.
    • Knowledge of flag football rules and regulations and instructional best practices preferred.
    • CPR/AED and First Aid certification recommended.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
    • Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
    • Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
    • Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
    • Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
    • Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
    • Spanish language skills preferred.

    Physical Demands
    • Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.
    • Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
    • Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

    Terms of Employment
    • Student opportunities will either remain the same, not be offered, or require modification to adjust to environmental restrictions. Positions and stipends will also be adjusted to reflect these changes.
    • For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for the upcoming season only.
    • Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
    • Stipend Position