GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD ASSISTANT COACH

Davenport Community School District Job PostingThe Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. The job duties and responsibilities include:Sport DutiesDemonstrate 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.School DutiesLead 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.