7TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL COACH – The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates. JobID: 12570
Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with supervision of all phases of the volleyball program – planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and beyond.
- Responsible for care and issuance of all volleyball 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 girls volleyball 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 advanced skills.
- Promote good sportsmanship among student‑athletes.
- Complete required reports and record accurately and in a timely manner.
- Be knowledgeable of and 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.
- Work in cooperation with the building Activity Director and with the Director of Athletics for the Davenport Community Schools.
- Willingness to 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 to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
- Maintain good attendance and punctuality to ensure the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
Any duties as assigned by administration.
Physical Requirements of Position
- Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
- Occasionally lift, move, or push items of up to 50 lbs. (e.g., 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.
- 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 students.
Qualifications
- 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 record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.