BOYS TRACK HEAD COACH - The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates.

Applitrack; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools seeks a Boys Track Head Coach at North High School to lead and develop the program, coach student-athletes, and collaborate with the athletic staff.

The role requires Iowa coaching authorization or an Iowa teaching license with coaching endorsement, with a focus on high classroom and field performance, mentorship, and program growth.

Qualifications

• Coaching authorization or teaching license with coaching endorsement is required.
• Experience coaching at a high school/state level is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach boys track at North High School.
• Collaborate with athletic boosters for concessions and events.
• Ensure safety, supervision, and appropriate conduct during practices and games.
• Communicate with administration, staff, students, and families.
• Support MTSS implementation for behavior and academics.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Iowa Coaching Authorization

Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Davenport Community Schools

BOYS TRACK HEAD COACH - The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates. JobID: 12895

• Date Posted:
  9/30/2026
• Location:
  North High School
• Date Available:
  26-27 School Year

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Sport Duties

• Must demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques.
• Must demonstrate desire to constantly improve the program and overall sports program at North 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 the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong track and field program
• 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/games.

School Duties

• Must lead by example demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Must promote other programs at North 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
• Must be willing to 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.
• 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.

Any duties as assigned by administration.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ? Yes ? No)

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

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.

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• 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, 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.

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