7th grade Assistant Football

7th Grade Assistant Football – 2 Positions (Job )

Date Posted: 6/2/2023

Location: Sudlow Jr High

District: Davenport Community Schools

• Assist with supervision of all phases of the football program—planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and beyond.
• 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 school(s) 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 basic fundamentals and progressing to skills beyond the average.
• Understand and promote good sportsmanship among student‑athletes.
• Complete required reports and record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Have 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 the 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.
• 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 successful performance of duties and responsibilities.

• Demonstrate basketball positions and techniques to the players.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift/push/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.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families.