Girls’ Track And Field Assistant Coach

Davenport Community School District Job Posting

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. The job duties and responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques.
• Demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong program.
• Demonstrate desire to constantly improve the program and overall sports program at North High School.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate student-athletes to be the best they can be on the court and in the classroom.
• 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.
• Provide adequate supervision before, during and after practices/games.

• Lead by example demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Promote other programs at North High School and encourage participation in other activities.
• Work with Athletic Boosters in working concession stands throughout the year, and willing to attend one meeting per academic year.
• 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.
• 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.
• Any duties as assigned by head coach, and administration.

Physical Requirements of Position:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children 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.

Work Environment:

• 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.

Special Qualification Desired:

• Must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.
• Experience with competition/success at the state level is desired.
• Complete online application including a resume and 3 letters of reference.
• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.