Coach - GR8 Girls Volleyball

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks an intramural coach to build a quality program focused on student-centered instruction and opportunities for learners.

The role emphasizes implementing evidence-based strategies, effective communication with families and staff, and maintaining equipment, safety, and discipline standards throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching athletic activities; familiarity with intramural programming.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, and staff.
• CPR/AED and First Aid recommended; knowledge of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies to engage all students and differentiate for abilities.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, admins, teachers, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Manage uniforms, equipment, and safety for the activity.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Create a learning environment suitable for student development.
• Promote a harassment-free instructional culture and provide constructive feedback.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; ensure safety.
• Enforce Student Code of Conduct and appropriate handbook guidelines.
• Maintain financial records for the activity; oversee budget.
• Supervise students during wait times and practice sessions.
• Maintain first aid supplies and medical readiness.
• Track student participation and equipment inventory.
• Complete U-46 concussion training and protocol.
• Market the intramural program via flyers, websites, announcements, social media.
• Ensure safety and security of participants and facilities.
• Provide for participant safety during inclement weather decisions.
• Coordinate and communicate practice schedules, games, and events to stakeholders.
• Officiate intramural events when needed.
• 25 hours of practice per season; 1 culminating activity.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sport rules knowledge

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PEL or teaching certificate preferred

High School Diploma required

Job description

Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Department/Location: MS Athletics/Activities

Calendar Days: 45 Reports To: Building Administrator

JD Revision Date: 0 4/17/2026 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a quality intramural 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 intramural 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 -OR- High School Diploma required
• Proper certification with American Sport Education Program and/or Valid Illinois Teaching certificate.

Experience / Knowledge

• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the sports 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.

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.