High School Cheer Coach

Location: Dakota Jr/Sr High School

Compensation Range: $877-$1,625 Stipend

Purpose of the Position

To assist and guide student-athletes in developing athletic skills, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and citizenship while promoting a safe and positive learning environment. The coach is responsible for administering the assigned athletic program in accordance with IHSA, NFHS, District #201 Board Policies, and the District Athletic Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Carries out such additional duties as required or as conditions necessitate.
• Works with the Athletic Director to secure facilities that provide a safe and secure environment for practices and competitions.
• Plans, organizes, and communicates practice schedules, competitions, and program needs with the Athletic Director.
• Develops, communicates, and maintains practice and competition schedules.
• Communicates effectively with student-athletes, parents, administration, officials, transportation staff, and other stakeholders regarding program expectations and schedules.
• Maintains equipment/uniform inventory annually.
• Annually recommends equipment purchases to the Athletic Director.
• Assists with fundraising activities and manages program funds in accordance with District policies, as assigned.
• Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of student-athletes by following District, IHSA, and NFHS policies regarding supervision, injury prevention, emergency procedures, and risk management.
• Manages the orderly distribution and collection of uniforms and sport-specific inventory.
• Ensures that all student-athletes meet District and IHSA eligibility requirements, including physical examinations, fees, academic eligibility, code of conduct expectations, and other Athletic Handbook requirements.
• Models and mentors student-athletes by instilling the values of sportsmanship, citizenship, teamwork, leadership, and respect.
• Provides appropriate supervision during practices, competitions, locker room activities, and team travel.
• Maintains team records, statistics, and other program documentation as appropriate.
• Participates in professional learning and sport-specific development to maintain current coaching knowledge and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Building Principal.

Requirements

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or meets current IHSA coaching qualification requirements.
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid, or ability to obtain as required.
• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IHSA and NFHS rules applicable to the assigned sport.

Working Conditions

• Requires moderate in-district travel and occasional in-state and out-of-state travel for competitions.
• Work includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours during the athletic season.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated by the Athletic Director and/or Building Principal in accordance with District policies and procedures.