WEST FEEDER - JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING COACH - The District reserves the right to split this posit[...]

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a wrestling coach for West High School (grades 7-12). The role emphasizes building rapport with culturally diverse students, enforcing district policies, and promoting the full athletic program.

The coach will support the feeder program and travel to contests as required. Successful candidates should hold Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement and complete NFHS concussion training; prior state-level competition

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.
• Experience with competition at 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.

Responsibilities

• Coach the West High wrestling program and support feeder program.
• Promote the athletic program and adhere to district policies.
• Supervise players during transport to practices and contests.
• Monitor academic standards and enforce district policies.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate with athletic directors.
• Travel to West High School for practices and contests.
• Ensure safety and supervise students in all settings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Athletic policy knowledge

MTSS understanding

Education

Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement

Job description

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)

• 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
• Willingness to coach as a part of the West High 7-12 grade wrestling program, including support of the feeder program
• Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policy approved by the Davenport Board of Education
• Promote the entire athletic program and adhere to the philosophies of the West High wrestling program
• Must possess an enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate age students in an athletic setting.
• Develop players to their fullest potential, starting with the basic fundamentals of the sport of wrestling and progressing to skills beyond what is considered average
• Must be willing to travel to West High School for practices/contests
• Supervise players during transport to West High and again after practice
• Supervise players at all practices and games as well as in the locker room, the bus, or in the building until all students have left campus.
• Monitor and enforce district academic standards and policies
• Responsible for maintaining all equipment
• Work in cooperation with the Director of Athletics for the Davenport Community Schools and in cooperation with the Intermediate Activity Directors
• 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.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• Completion and submission of NFHS Online Concussion Course.

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.

Work Environment

(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.

Special Qualification Desired

(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.