University Prep Schools·Detroit, Michigan
This role involves coaching student athletes to achieve high skill levels while fostering appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Essential functions include communicating with parents, students, and staff regarding attendance issues and maintaining various compliance-related records and reports.
Confer regularly with School Operations Managers, School Principal or their designees regarding matters related to student attendance and welfare. Essential Functions involve communicating with parents, students, staff, etc. in person, by telephone or letter for the purpose of providing information on a variety of attendance issues and meeting district and state absence notification requirements Maintains a variety of attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computer) (e.g. Contact and telephone logs, student attendance, school calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing reliable information in compliance with district policies. Prepares a variety of reports and written materials (e.g. passes, standardized and special attendance reports, letters to parents, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures. Processes documents and materials (e.g. attendance records, student placement, disciplinary and/or suspension notices, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties. Responds to inquiries from a variety of individuals (e.g. staff, parents, probation officers, other schools, and/or students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or directions as may be required. Recommend pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for such agencies as the child guidance clinics, family services and placement agencies, and to other institutions and school as directed. Assist the principal or School Attendance Team with coordinating, referring and submitting the School Attendance Review Board referrals to District School Attendance Review Board. Participate in in-service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare. Enforce the district’s rules and regulations related to school attendance QualificationsEducation/Experience Associates degree required Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience working with children in an educational setting; Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community. Working with district/state/federal laws and regulations relating to child welfare and attendance Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of youth programs, school and community activities Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Office procedures, fax, printer, computer and copier Interpersonal, Oral and written communication skills Ability to work well with the community at large, including parents and students Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing Ability to effectively organize, manage, and direct the work of others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Demonstrates U Preps Core Values: We work well by ourselves and teams We care about people Our actions have a purpose We think big and do Learning is exciting
A minimum of an Associate's degree is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred, along with experience working with children in an educational setting. Candidates must possess knowledge of youth programs, office procedures, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Market context
In Michigan, high school track coach roles often draw interest from candidates with school-based youth experience, so openings can be competitive when districts want both coaching ability and classroom-adjacent professionalism. Requirements for this role emphasize an associate’s degree, with a bachelor’s preferred, plus experience working with children, youth program knowledge, and strong communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting to quickly confirm fit before applying.