Intramural Cheer Coach — Empower Student Leaders

Illinois School District U-46; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking an Athletic Coach/ Cheerleading at Kenyon Woods Middle School to build and maintain an intramural program focused on best-practice instruction and student development.

Responsibilities include implementing engaging instructional strategies, communicating with families and staff, managing equipment and finances, coordinating practice schedules and events, and promoting a safe, inclusive environment for all participants.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Coordinate, schedule, and communicate practice schedules, games, or events to all stakeholders (students, staff, administration, parents and community).
• Officiate intramural sporting event when necessary.
• Promote the intramural program through various forms of marketing and communication methods.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PEL preferred OR High School Diploma required

American Sport Education Program certification and/or Illinois Teaching certificate

Tools

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking an Athletic Coach/ Cheerleading at Kenyon Woods Middle School to build and maintain an intramural program focused on best-practice instruction and student development.

Responsibilities include implementing engaging instructional strategies, communicating with families and staff, managing equipment and finances, coordinating practice schedules and events, and promoting a safe, inclusive environment for all participants.