YMS Step Team Assistant Coach

Yorkville CUSD #115; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 40,176 - 67,317; Full time

Job summary

Yorkville CUSD #115 is seeking an Assistant Coach for the YMS Step Team to supervise students during practices and competitions, and to assist the head coach with program operations. You will develop choreography, travel with the team to events, recruit participants through tryouts, manage music and light effects, and help ensure safety, discipline, and positive school relations.

This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills and a commitment to supporting students throughout the

Qualifications

• Organizational and leadership abilities required.
• Ability to supervise students with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during practices and competitions.
• Plan and execute events throughout the year.
• Assist head coach with program operations.
• Recruit student participants via tryouts in spring/fall.
• Manage facilities and safety protocols during activities.
• Publicize team events and fundraisers.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

The YMS Step Team Assistant Coach will supervise students during practices and competitions. The Coach will supervise students in planning and executing events throughout the year. The Coach will assist the head coach in program operations.

• Develops and teaches choreography for a variety of team performances
• Travel with team to competitions and events
• Develops ideas for theme, costumes, and makeup
• Manage music and light effects for competitions and performances
• Assist with attendance records for team practices and events
• Recruits student participants with a tryout in late spring/early fall in order to keep an active team
• Supervises the use of facilities during activities and events in the absence of head coach
• Confirms the security of the facilities in the absence of the head coach
• Ensures that students have a way to get home and remains present until the last student is released
• Promotes and publicizes team events and fundraisers
• Maintains positive relationships with students and interacts with students and adults in a respectful manner
• Uses appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the team
• Completes all training and certification required by the District

SKILLS

Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision. Must show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills.

KNOWLEDGE

Previous successful experience in sponsorship/mentoring preferred. Substantial knowledge in the area of student support, as well as familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols.

ABILITY

Establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all stakeholders to be flexible and change as needed.

Salary Range

Assistant Coach Level 7 $3,600- $6,032 based on experience

This position would be under the Yorkville CBA, linked below

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1782421014/y115org/w4vh0kjjicioy0aowtqa/YorkvilleCBA2026-20291.pdf