FOOTBALL ASSISTANT COACH The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates.

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a Football Assistant Coach at West High School. The role involves teaching football fundamentals, developing a competitive program, and supervising student-athletes and staff within a dynamic school environment.

The candidate should hold Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and have prior coaching experience at the high school level.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa coaching authorization or Iowa teaching license with coaching endorsement required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse student populations.
• Experience coaching at high school or competitive levels desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach football fundamentals and techniques.
• Develop and maintain a strong football program with strategic planning.
• Motivate student-athletes and communicate with administration, staff, students, and boosters.
• Assist in supervising practices and events, and support conditioning programs.

Skills

Coaching football

Team leadership

Communication

Student engagement

Education

Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Davenport Community Schools

FOOTBALL ASSISTANT COACH The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates. JobID: 12927

• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: West 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 of football.
• Must demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong football program.
• Must demonstrate desire to constantly improve the program and overall sports program at West 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 Westl 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 football at every age level.
• Will assist at one coach's clinic and one youth camp per calendar year.
• Will assist in the Davenport West High Athletic Boosters youth summer sports camp

Any duties as assigned by head coach, and 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.

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 11:27:35 PM CST.

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