Club Sponsor & Student Leader

Proviso Township High Schools; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 9,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking an Athletics/Activities Activity Sponsor to organize, supervise, and promote a student organization aligned with our mission. The sponsor will mentor students, liaise with staff, and ensure a safe, inclusive extracurricular experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with teachers, and adherence to IHSA and district policies. A stipend is provided under the district's collective bargaining agreement, with duties outside the

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students in a school setting.
• Willingness to take responsibility for all duties associated with the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide active and effective supervision for all club-related activities, including meetings, events, field trips, and practices, ensuring student safety and compliance with school conduct and safety protocols.
• Ensure all off-campus activities are approved through district procedures and that appropriate permission slips and transportation arrangements are completed in compliance with Board policy.
• As a mandated reporter under Illinois law, comply with all training and reporting obligations pursuant to 325 ILCS 5/4 and Board policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise related to the activity by preparing students for participation, clearly defining expectations and responsibilities, and offering constructive feedback to support their development.
• Guide students in planning and executing meaningful, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate activities that align with the club's mission and school values.
• Coordinate logistics and facility usage with appropriate school personnel and departments to ensure well-organized and safe events.
• Use feedback and participation data to inform program decisions, continuously striving to improve the quality and impact of the club or activity.
• Promote student involvement by modeling positive interpersonal relationships and encouraging respectful interactions among students and between students and adults.
• Provide students with leadership and participation opportunities that foster engagement, teamwork, shared decision-making and responsibility.
• Support students' academic success by encouraging a healthy balance between academic responsibilities and extracurricular involvement, and by collaborating with teachers and staff as needed.
• Enforce academic eligibility in accordance with IHSA and district policy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Substitute Teaching License

Educator Certification

Job description

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking an Athletics/Activities Activity Sponsor to organize, supervise, and promote a student organization aligned with our mission. The sponsor will mentor students, liaise with staff, and ensure a safe, inclusive extracurricular experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with teachers, and adherence to IHSA and district policies. A stipend is provided under the district's collective bargaining agreement, with duties outside the