Intermediate COED TRACK Assistant COACH - District Reserves to split Positio

INTERMEDIATE COED TRACK ASSISTANT COACH – The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates.

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

• Demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in fundamentals and techniques.
• Show a desire to constantly improve the program and overall sports program.
• Motivate student‑athletes to excel on the court and in the classroom.
• Cultivate the competitive drive necessary to develop and maintain a strong cross‑country program.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including administration, staff, students, and booster clubs.
• Support the strength and conditioning coordinator to ensure proper conditioning and weight training for student athletes.
• Provide adequate supervision before, during, and after practices and games.

• Lead by example, demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Promote other programs at Williams Middle School and encourage participation in additional activities.
• Work with Athletic Boosters during concession stands throughout the year and attend at least one meeting per academic year.
• Support and implement Davenport’s multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) for behavior and academics.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality to ensure successful fulfillment of duties.
• Build rapport with culturally diverse students, ensuring each child reaches full potential.

Additional duties as assigned by the head coach and administration.

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Lift, move, or push items up to 50 lbs, such as assisting children or moving furniture.
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and staff.
• Implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures.

• Noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors, outdoors, or 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.

• Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.
• Success in competition at the state level is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and ensuring each child reaches full potential.