Athletic Coach

South East Middle School; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

South East Middle School in Iowa City seeks an Athletic Coach to support middle school athletic programs. The candidate will report to the Athletic Director and possess an Iowa Coaching Certification with coaching experience.

The role focuses on developing student-athletes, maintaining safety (CPR certified), supervising practices, and supporting summer activities as needed; calendar year and duties are set by the Board.

Qualifications

• Iowa Coaching Certification
• Coaching experience
• Experience working with junior high and/or high school youth
• Alternatives to above qualifications may be acceptable by the District

Responsibilities

• Maintain thorough knowledge of athletic policies approved by the Iowa City Board of Education
• Form positive professional relationships with players, coaches, parents and fans
• Understand middle/high school students in an athletic setting
• Monitor academic records of student-athletes following district/state eligibility rules
• Provide adequate supervision before, during, and after all practices and competitions
• Develop athletes from basics to advanced skills
• Work cooperatively with other programs
• Willing to work summers, weekends, and other times to maintain a championship program
• Perform additional duties as assigned by administration
• Support the health and wellbeing of student athletes
• Maintain active CPR certification
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Coaching experience

Youth engagement

CPR certification

Education

Iowa Coaching Certification

Job description

Athletic Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937346

Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Iowa City Community School District

Athletic Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Iowa Coaching Certification
• Coaching experience
• Experience working with junior high and/or high school youth
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

JOB GOALS: To provide skills that will engage all levels of athletes and promote physical activity in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Iowa City Board of Education
• Must work to form a positive professional relationship with players, coaches, parents and fans.
• Must possess an enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate and high school students in an athletic setting.
• Will assist in monitoring academic records of student/athletes while following district/state eligibility rules .
• Must provide adequate supervision before, during, and after all practices and competition.
• Develop athletes to their fullest potential, starting with teaching basic fundamentals of the sport and progressing to skills beyond what is considered average.
• Willing to work cooperatively with other programs.
• Willing to work in the summer, on weekends, and at other allowable times in order to maintain a championship program.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as requested by administration.
• Supporting the health and wellbeing of student athletes.
• Must maintain active CPR certification
• Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract days determined by the season of the sport. Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Emily Dvorak
• South East Middle School
• Phone: [phone]