Athletic Coach (Girls Volleyball)

Urbana Middle School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana Middle School in Urbana, Illinois is seeking an Athletic Coach for Girls Volleyball. Under the supervision of the Athletic Director/Associate Principal, you will coach student athletes to develop skill, discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Responsibilities include organizing practices, assigning positions, coordinating with facilities, monitoring academics, and communicating with parents. Requires Illinois Teaching License or IHSA certification; 0.25 FTE, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching License
• IHSA-approved coaching certification
• Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate

Responsibilities

• 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 for individual and team development.
• Coaches and instructs players on the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine needs for improvement.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility.

Education

Illinois Teaching License

IHSA-approved coaching certification

Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

Athletic Coach (Girls Volleyball)

Urbana School District #116 Urbana Middle School - Urbana, Illinois Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5561594

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 23, 2026

Job Description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Athletic Coach (Girls Volleyball)

LOCATION: Urbana Middle School

SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director/Associate Principal, Urbana Middle School

JOB SUMMARY: Under 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 competition.
• 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 student.
• Follows state, regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains 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 to include 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 (at least one of the following) :

• Illinois Teaching License
• IHSAapproved coaching certification
• Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage .
• This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the current supervisor, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal and/or head coach of the program.

START DATE: November 2026

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: April,2025

Position Type: 0.25 FTE

Contact Information

• Derek Ely , Associate Principal/Athletic Director
• Urbana Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]