BASEBALL HEAD COACH

Davenport Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a baseball coach for Central High School with a focus on fundamentals, development of a strong program, and leadership in student-athletes. Applicants should have Iowa coaching authorization or a teaching license with coaching endorsement and a background in competitive results at the state level.

The role requires collaboration with administration, staff, students, booster club, and athletic boosters, plus involvement in camps and clinics.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach baseball fundamentals to students.
• Develop and maintain a strong baseball program.
• Motivate student-athletes on and off the field.
• Communicate with administration, staff, students, and booster club.
• Support the strength and conditioning coordinator for proper training.
• Provide supervision before, during, and after practices/matches.
• Lead by example with high character.
• Promote other programs and participate in booster activities.
• Attend coach's clinic and youth camp annually.
• Assist in booster youth sports camp and concessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Coaching Authorization

Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement

Job description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Sport Duties

• Must demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques of baseball.
• Must demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong baseball program.
• Must demonstrate desire to constantly improve the program and overall sports program at Central High School.
• Must demonstrate ability to motivate student-athletes to be the best they can be on the court and in the classroom.
• Must 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.
• Must provide adequate supervision before, during and after practices/matches.

School Duties

• Must lead by example demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Must promote other programs at Central High School and encourage to participate in other activities.
• Must work with Athletic Boosters in working concession stands throughout the year, and willing to attend one meeting per academic year.
• Will assist to offer a complete and dedicated effort toward the development of baseball at every age level.
• Will assist at one coach's clinic and one youth camp per calendar year.
• Will assist in the Davenport Central High Athletic Boosters youth summer sports camp.

Any duties as assigned by administration.

Physical Requirements of Position

• 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.

• 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.

Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience

• 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.