Scholastic Bowl Coach

Urbana Middle School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Scholastic Bowl Coach at Urbana Middle School in Urbana, IL. The coach will lead practice, develop players’ skills, and promote discipline and teamwork under the supervision of the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal.

Qualifications include an Illinois Teaching License, ASEP Certification, and an Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate. This stipend position involves coordinating with the athletic staff and engaging families as needed.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching License is required.
• A SEP Certification is required.
• Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and directs students to develop skill and teamwork in scholastic bowl.
• Organizes practice schedules for individual and team development.
• Works with athletic director to schedule facilities for practices and competitions.
• Conferences with parents/guardians regarding student performance as needed.
• Maintains student eligibility forms and related records.
• Models appropriate behavior and promotes sportsmanship.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Illinois Teaching License

ASEP Certification

Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

Scholastic Bowl Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5420477

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Scholastic Bowl Coach

LOCATION: Urbana MiddleSchool

SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, Urbana High School

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, this position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to students 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 students to participate.
• 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, and regulations.
• 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 students 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.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional and district regulations governing the program.
• Models appropriate 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: As soon as possible

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: October,2025

Position Type: Stipend

Contact Information

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