7Th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Davenport Community Schools is an EEO/AA employer.

Position: 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach and 7th Grade Boys Assistant Basketball Coach (district reserves the right to split the position between two qualified candidates).

• Supervision of all phases of the basketball program — planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and related duties.
• Care and issuance of all basketball equipment used by the team.
• Communicate with the high school coaching staff(s) and attend meetings or mini clinics to ensure continuity in the DSCD 7-12 grade basketball programs.
• Understand, monitor, and enforce district academic standards, policies, and eligibility requirements.
• Develop athletes to their fullest potential, starting with fundamentals and progressing to more advanced skills.
• Promote good sportsmanship among student-athletes.
• Complete required reports and record information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Be knowledgeable of and responsible for the athletic policy approved by the Board of Education.
• Supervise athletes at practices and games, as well as in the locker room and on the bus.
• Maintain an enthusiastic attitude and the ability to work with intermediate-aged youth in an athletic setting.
• Collaborate with the building Activity Director and with the Director of Athletics for the Davenport Community Schools.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.
• Support and implement Davenport's MTSS for behavior and academics.
• Build rapport with culturally diverse students to help each child reach their full potential.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality to perform duties successfully.

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Able to demonstrate basketball techniques as necessary.
• Occasionally lift, move, or push items up to 50 lbs.
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Possess the ability to 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, possibly in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, and the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work with culturally diverse students.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education