Duties
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the school site principal and Superintendent and in cooperation with the staff of the department,
He/she plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the athletic program at the high school level in conformance with the school handbook and the Education Code.
SUPERVISOR: Principals and Superintendent
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
- Hire and assists in the selection of the coaching staff
- Require pre-season and post-season meetings with coaches.
- Assure that coaches and players adhere to the IESA and IHSA site athletic by-laws.
- Verify that all athletes are medically cleared, have insurance, and have signed a Code of Conduct Form.
- Schedules all competitions.
- Responsible for securing officials for all home events, and assists in the coordination of transportation for all away events
- Provide supervision for home competitions.
- Provide one sports banquet per year (Spring). Keep records of all awards/letters issued.
- Verify that all athletes are academically eligible to compete.
- Purchase all equipment and uniforms.
- Provide adequate practice and playing facilities.
- Respond to all parent concerns and calls. Respond to all staff concerns and email messages.
- Be the District Advisor to the Booster Club.
- Be a support network for present and future Cairo youth sports.
- Troubleshoot the day to day operation of a district wide athletic program.
- Responsible for maintaining an inventory of all athletic equipment.
- Ensures that each varsity coach maintains an accurate inventory of equipment and materials, and file such inventory at the conclusion of each season.
- Responsible for the development of a schedule of varsity and junior varsity and freshman events, and in the absence of the coach prepares a schedule.
- Responsible for the orientation of all coaches regarding site and district policies, procedures and expectations; and ensures that all coached comply with IESA and IHSA rules and procedures.
- Works closely with the coaches and the school nurse to schedule athletic physicals and processes necessary forms.
- Serves as a liaison between the athletic booster groups, coaches, and site administration.
- Works closely with the staff and site administration to develop and enforce an athletic/academic code of conduct which is consistent with the goals of the staff, administration, and the district.
- Assist the Principals in developing a quality athletic program.
- Coordinate the scheduling of athletic events in accordance with IESA and IHSA regulations.
- Responsible for assuring that the athletic program meets league and IESA and IHSA regulations.
- Responsible in the requisitioning and issuing of athletic equipment.
- Responsible for the care of athletic facilities.
- Coordinate and budget the transportation for all athletic programs.
- Responsible in ensuring the certification of coaching staff, and coached in accordance with State guidelines.
- Participates in fundraising, letters of recommendation, press-box, awards, etc.
- Adhere to the Illinois Education Code Title V, and carry out Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
- Abide by professional ethics standards established by Board Policy.
- Maintain punctuality for all prescribed functions.
- Assume the responsibility for the safety and welfare of students whenever a danger is observed on or about the campus.
- Participate cooperatively in the development of the school athletic budget.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principals/Superintendent.
Salary/Benefits
Stipend position of: $7,000 annually