JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title	Black History Month Club	Department	Teaching and Learning
Bargain Unit Classification	Bargaining Unit-EARL	Reports To	Director of Activities; Building Administrators
FLSA Designation	Stipend	Other	Up to 10 hours total at the Tier 1 rate (may be split with supervisor approval)
Pay Scale/Lane	Collective Bargaining Agreement	Benefits	Benefit Summary
Work Calendar	n/a	Version Date	1/1/25

PART I: SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for guiding and preparing students for a district-wide Black History Month Celebration performance. Duties include developing and implementing rehearsal schedules, providing performance coaching, coordinating with school staff and parents, and ensuring students are well-prepared for the event. The coordinator will foster a positive and motivating environment, address any performance-related issues, and oversee the final rehearsal and performance to ensure a successful presentation.

PART II: MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

B. CREDENTIALS:

Valid Illinois Driver's License;
Successful completion of a Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance;
Successful completion of Bloodborne Pathogens Training/Hepatitis B Shots Series Training;
May be required to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification.

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the District's Goals of an Activities Program.
Knowledge of sponsor techniques and human behavior;
Knowledge of the State, Federal and School Board Policies and Regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
Knowledge of care and treatment of injuries;
Skill at coaching/teaching;
Physical ability to perform essential functions;
Availability to work during assigned hours;
Coaching/teaching ability;
Leadership ability;
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

PART III: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Meet with clubs a minimum of one time per week for the duration of the school year (or as contract language requires);
Maintains an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development;
Plans necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of club goals;
Keeps attendance records for all club meetings;
Takes part in promotional activities as required;
Takes part in IHSA competitions as required;
Assists operations by ensuring preparation of facilities;
Assists in overseeing process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all equipment;
Assists in coordinating the use of all facilities by non-school groups;
Implements District student management policies, communicates expected student behavior related to activities, and ensures enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook;
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers;
Implements the policies established by federal law, state law, Illinois State Board of Education rules, and local board policy in area of athletics;
Compiles, maintains, files, and presents all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required;
Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommends disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary;
Articulates the District’s mission and goals in the area of activities to community and solicit its support in realizing mission;
Demonstrates awareness of District and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs;
Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement;
Supports any booster organization related to clubs and activities;
Performs related duties as assigned.

PART IV: STAFF SUPERVISION

Not applicable

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

RLAS #116 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE DISTRICT WHEN NECESSARY.

Black History Month Sponsor