MS Basketball Coach

Elgin, Illinois

Illinois School District U-46
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Position Type:
Athletic Coach/Basketball

Date Posted:
4/11/2025

Location:
Hawk Hollow Middle School

Date Available:
04/14/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Middle School Coach - Basketball

Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION

Department/Location: MS Activites

Calendar Days: N/A

Reports To: Building Administrator

JD Revision Date: 08/23/2021

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary
To build and maintain a Basketball 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 flag football 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.
  • 25 hours of practice.
  • 1 culminating activity
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred
  • Appropriate Professional Educators License (PEL) preferred
  • High School Diploma required 4. Related coursework and/or previous related experience required
Experience / Knowledge
  • Previous coaching experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of flag football rules and regulations and instructional best practices preferred.
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certification recommended.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
  • Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
  • Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
  • Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
  • Spanish language skills preferred.
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.
  • For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for the upcoming season only.
  • Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
  • Stipend Position

Attachment(s):
  • ETA Appendix F SY 23-27 (1).pdf
Date Posted: 05 May 2025
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