Job Information
Cedar Rapids Community School District Activity Coordinator (0.2 FTE) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Activity Coordinator (0.2 FTE) JobID: 12994
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching
Date Posted:
6/27/2024
Location:
Roosevelt Middle School
Date Available:
2024-2025 School Year
SUMMARY: Oversee all aspects of extracurricular activities and athletics at middle school level to provide well rounded experience for our students and to prepare them for high school.
$5,000 hiring incentive split into 3 payments for newly hired K-12 Special Education Teachers who are new to the Cedar Rapids Community School District
$3,000 hiring incentive split into 2 payments for candidates who can demonstrate evidence of successful experience with and in racially and/or ethnically diverse environments including, black, indigenous, and people of color.
50% off of Champions Childcare
Time off:
2 Personal Days
1 Emergency Day
10 Illness Days
3 Family Illness Days
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance offered
IPERS
Induction Coach Program for all New Teachers on an Initial License
ENDORSEMENTS:
Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement or Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Recruit, interview and recommend for hire highly qualified coaches
Work with administration to prepare and maintain the activities budget
Perform duties to implement all aspects of a co-curricular program
Administer eligibility requirements for competitive activities to assure that all students have proper permission forms, insurance verification and other paperwork
Prepare and disseminate information regarding student athletics
Coordinate the scheduling of school facilities, including evening and weekends
Makes necessary arrangements for interscholastic travel
Coordinate programming with other district activities directors
Mentor and supervise activities personnel and their programs
Organize and manage details in an orderly and thorough manner
Take initiative and inspire others
Prepare reports and other paperwork required
Prepare information for the activities calendar
Supervise on-site athletic activities and perform athletic related duties during the months of June, July and August as needed
Keep updated inventory of all athletic equipment and assure that all uniforms are in satisfactory condition. Order replacement supplies, equipment and uniforms when necessary
Arrange for officials for all interscholastic events and make arrangements for payment of officials
Arrange for support for all home games, including timekeepers, scorekeepers, supervisors
Conduct coaches meetings as needed
Promote and model good sportsmanship and maintain an active program that welcomes competing teams, guests and game officials
Work with principal in problems of discipline concerning coaches
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / APTITUDES:
Provide active communication and positive relationships with all stakeholders including students, parents, staff, administrators, and community members
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and related communication skills, including proofreading, editing, and creating original documents
Ability to work independently without supervision and as a team member
Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
Ability to organize, prioritizes, and assumes responsibility
Capable of representing the District in a professional manner, which includes but is not limited to confidentiality, collegiality, and the ability to obtain and utilize additional training, if necessary
Aptitude for detail
Must be able to successfully use, maintain, and manipulate Google Suite and Internet technology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
Experience in classroom teaching in sixth through eighth grade preferred. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS:
Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
Won’t shy from today’s educational challenges.
Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
Has a track record of success.
Works with great integrity.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.