Intermediate Coed Track Assistant Coach

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Location:

Davenport, IA

• Sport Duties:
• Must demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques.
• Must demonstrate desire to constantly improve the program and overall sports program.
• Must demonstrate ability to motivate student‑athletes to be the best they can be on the court and in the classroom.
• Must demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong cross country program.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate with all stakeholders including but not limited to administration, staff, students and booster club.
• Support the strength and conditioning coordinator to ensure proper conditioning and weight training for our student athletes.
• Must provide adequate supervision before, during and after practices/games.
• Any duties as assigned by head coach and administration.
• School Duties:
• Must lead by example demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Must promote other programs at Williams Middle School and encourage students to participate in other activities.
• Must work with Athletic Boosters in concession stands throughout the year, and willing to attend one meeting per academic year.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter‑personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

• Must possess a valid Iowa coaching endorsement, including the completion and submission of the NFHS Online Concussion Course.
• Previous experience is important and successful coaching experience is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Education and Training

Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education