7th grade Assistant Football

7th grade Assistant Football - 2 Positions

Job

• Date Posted: 6/2/2023
• Location:
  
  Sudlow Junior High
• Position Type:
  Athletics Coach

• Assist with supervision of all phases of the football program – planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and so forth.
• Responsible for care and issuance of all football equipment used by the team.
• Communicate with high school coaching staff and attend meetings or mini‑clinics at high schools to ensure continuity in the DCSD 7‑12 grade boys' football program.
• Understand, monitor and enforce district academic standards, policies and eligibility requirements.
• Develop players to their fullest potential, starting with the basic fundamentals of the game of football 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.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of and be responsible for the athletic policy approved by the Board of Education.
• Supervise players at all practices and games, as well as in the locker room and on the bus.
• Possess an enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate‑aged youth in an athletic setting.
• Adhere to Excellence in Athletics standards and expectations and operate as an integral part of the West High School football program.
• 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.
• Support and implement Davenport's multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and families to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure successful performance of the duties.

• Able to demonstrate basketball positions and techniques to the players.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs.

• Must possess a valid Iowa coaching endorsement.
• Successful football coaching experience is preferred.
• Must be available for evenings.
• Completion and submission of NFHS Online Concussion Course.
• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

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