Head Coach - Bass Fishing

Head Coach – Bass Fishing Job ID: 45921 Position Type Appendix F – Extra Duty/ Non‑Coaching Calendar Days Per IHSA Calendar Reports To Building Athletics/Activities Director Function / Position Summary To build and maintain a high-quality bass fishing 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 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. Participate in 3 District, Conference, or IHSA Contests. Attend UEC Activities Summit. Attend Freshman Orientation. Attend 30 Hours of Meetings/Practices. Manage finances and administrative paperwork for the organization. Education Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred. Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred. High School Diploma required. Related coursework and/or previous related experience required. Experience / Knowledge 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. Physical Demands Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment. Must work in noisy and crowded environments. Terms of Employment This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar. For Non‑ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only. Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois School District U-46