7Th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach

Position Information

Position Type: Athletics / Coach

Date Posted: 10/7/2025

Location: Sudlow Jr High

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

• Supervision of all phases of the basketball program--planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and so forth
• Responsible for 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 at high school(s) 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 the basic fundamentals of basketball and progressing to skills beyond what is considered average.
• Understand and promote good sportsmanship among student-athletes
• Complete required reports and record accurately and in a timely manner
• Has a thorough knowledge of and responsible for the athletic policy approved by the Board of Education
• Supervise athletes at all practices and games, as well as in the locker room and on the bus
• Must possess an enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate-aged youth in an athletic setting
• Work in cooperation with the building Activity Director and with the Director of Athletics for the Davenport Community Schools
• Other duties as assigned by administration
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics
• 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
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully

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• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Able to demonstrate basketball techniques as necessary
• 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 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.