Cross Coach - 6th Grade Boys Intramural

Middle School Intramurals

Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Department/

Location:

MS Athletics/Activities Calendar Days: 45

Reports To:

Building Administrator

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

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.

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. This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with the school year calendar. For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for the upcoming season only.