8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL COACH - The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates. JobID: 12490
Date Posted: 3/31/2026
Location: Williams Jr High
The 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 so forth.
- Responsible for care and issuance of all volleyball equipment used by the team.
- Communicate with high school coaching staff(s) and attend meetings or mini clinics at high school(s) 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 the basic fundamentals of the game of volleyball 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 is 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.
- 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.
- 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 inter‑personal 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.
- Any duties as assigned by administration.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)
- 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.
- • 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.
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.
Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.
- 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.
Postings current as of 4/3/2026 11:38:36 PM CST.