SOFTBALL HEAD COACH

Young World Physical Education; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools Central High School in Davenport, Iowa is seeking a dedicated Softball Head Coach. You will lead the softball program, coach players, and work with faculty to foster academic and athletic excellence.

Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals, developing a competitive program, and collaborating with athletic boosters, with a focus on safety and character. Prior coaching authorization or teaching license with coaching endorsement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to teach and coach softball to youth and high school players.
• Must motivate student-athletes to excel on the field and in the classroom.
• Must communicate effectively with administration, staff, students, and boosters.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach softball fundamentals and techniques.
• Develop and maintain a strong softball program and competitive drive.
• Supervise practices and matches; ensure safety and proper conditioning.
• Promote Central High School programs and participate in booster club activities.
• Assist with feeder programs and youth camps; attend coach clinics as required.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Mentoring students

Education

Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement

Job description

SOFTBALL HEAD COACH

Davenport Community Schools Central High School - Davenport, Iowa

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

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

Sport Duties

• Must demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques of softball.
• Must demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong softball 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 field 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 participation in other activities.
• Must work with Athletic Boosters in working concession stands throughout the year and be willing to attend one meeting per academic year.

Feeder Programs

• Will assist to offer a complete and dedicated effort toward the development of softball 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

• 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.

Special Qualification Desired

• 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.

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.