Title: JH Athletic Coach

Location: McLean County Unit 5 School District

Position Classification: Head Coach

Job Summary

Junior High Coaches report to the Junior High Athletic Director and shall be responsible for the full understanding of their function and dimension within the staff. They shall execute the duties as set down by the athletic director.

Entire Year Responsibilities

Completed all of the Unit 5 and IESA Coaching Requirements (CPR, district training requirements, etc)
Have understanding knowledge of rules and regulations presented in the IESA rules. Review IESA Website for important calendar items and sport specific updates.

Entire Year Recommendations

Plan for future rules and rule changes.
Keep abreast of new knowledge, innovative ideas, and techniques by attendance at clinics.
Engage high school head coaches for shared collaboration and continuous development opportunities for Unit 5 Athletes

Season Responsibilities

Before Season

Meet/Communicate with Athletic director on the following topics:
- Convey philosophy on the number of students/athletes kept on the team
- Discuss philosophy on student/athlete participation and playing time
- Identify times/events/scenarios for support from Athletic Director
- Identify topics to be covered in parent meeting. Communicate eligibility policy to players and parents.
- Collaborate on dismissal times/dates with Athletic Director
- Identify any volunteers and volunteer coaches, collaborate and ensure volunteers have been cleared via U/5/Bushue Background Screening
Check/Create access for team email
Check/Request access the 8 to 18 system
Check/Create access to Coaches' Google Classroom if applicable
Check/Request Access to the Practice Calendar, the Athletic Home Calendar, and the Athletic Away Calendar
Ensure any Fundraising is approved by school administration.
Check your budget in the main office.
Update your tryout dates/times on the school website (8 to 18 side).
Ensure proper registration of all athletes.
Ensure systematic issuance of school equipment.
Ensure access to information needed to comply with eligibility lists and other reports.

During Season

Assume supervisory control over athletes and teams and to assume assigned supervisory control over all athletes in the program when such control is needed.
To be in regular attendance at practice sessions and contests.
Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.
Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury procedures.
Display ethical conduct during practice and contests.
Instruct players concerning rules and rule changes.
Maintain an accurate account of your equipment
Keep an updated athletic roster available to teachers and athletic director (Google Doc/8to18).
Communicate with teachers 1-2 weeks before an early dismissal.
Coaches must supervise athletes in locker rooms at all times.
Arrange for team photographs
Attend required IESA meetings (e.g., coaches' sectional meeting, etc.)
Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities being used.
Keep equipment locked up and the equipment room organized.
Supervise before and after turnouts.

End of Season

Submit or check with the Main Office on Final Roster for certificates. (The Main Office completes them for you.)
Submit any information that needs to be included in school registration materials by March 1st.
If applicable, collaborate on any trophy engraving.
Return and inventory of school equipment.
Recommend facility maintenance and improvements to athletic directors
Recommend equipment to be purchased to the athletic director
Recommend schedule improvements to the athletic director

Compensation

Per 2026-2027 Salary Schedule

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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