Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

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

Position:
Assistant Basketball Coach / Assistant Football Coach (multiple positions available) at Davenport Community Schools. The district reserves the right to split employment between qualified candidates where applicable.

• Sport Duties:
  Demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in fundamentals and techniques; maintain a strong program with the appropriate competitive drive; continuously improve the program and the sports program at West High School; motivate student‑athletes to excel on the court and in the classroom; communicate with administration, staff, students, booster clubs; support the strength and conditioning coordinator to ensure proper conditioning and weight training;
  
  provide adequate supervision before, during, and after practices/games.
• School Duties:
  Lead by example with high character; promote participation in other programs at West High School; work with Athletic Boosters for concession stands and attend at least one meeting per academic year; support and implement Davenport’s MTSS for behavior and academics; maintain good attendance and punctuality; build rapport with culturally diverse students to help each child reach their potential.
• Other duties as assigned by head coach or administration.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Occasionally lift/move/push items up to 50 lbs (e.g., assisting students or moving/rearranging furniture).
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

• Noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors; 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 students.

• Complete online application including a resume and three letters of reference.
• Must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.
• Experience with competition/success at the state level is desired.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education

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