MS Soccer Coach (Club Only)

Urbana School District 116; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking an MS Soccer Coach (Club Only) to guide and mentor student athletes. This position requires coaching responsibility with a focus on skill development, discipline, and teamwork.

The ideal candidate must hold relevant teaching licenses and certifications. The job includes organizing practices, assessing players’ skills, and promoting a positive athletic experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Illinois Teaching License to coach.
• Certified with ASEP for coaching competency.
• Must have an Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Holds meetings to encourage athlete participation.
• Develops a practice schedule for team development.
• Coaches players on athletic techniques and strategies.
• Ensures academic performance meets eligibility requirements.

Education

Illinois Teaching License

ASEP Certification

Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: MS Soccer Coach (Club Only)

LOCATION: Urbana Middle School

SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director/Associate Principal, Urbana Middle School

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Athletic Director/Associate 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

• Illinois Teaching License
• ASEP 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: ASAP

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: April, 2025