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

Davenport Community Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in California is seeking a Junior High Wrestling Coach to support the West High wrestling program and promote student development. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement. Responsibilities include coaching, supervising students, and maintaining the safety and well-being of all participants. Experience at the state level is desirable, and the role requires a willingness to engage in the district's academic support systems.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with culturally diverse students.
• Ability to develop players from basic fundamentals to advanced skills.
• Willingness to support multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).

Responsibilities

• Coach and support the West High wrestling program.
• Monitor and enforce academic standards and policies.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students during activities.
• Monitor and enforce district academic standards and policies.
• Develop players from basic fundamentals to advanced skills in wrestling.
• Travel to West High School for practices/contests and supervise during transport.
• Supervise players at practices, games, locker rooms, and transportation.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and Intermediate Activity Directors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of athletic policies

Ability to work with diverse students

Enthusiastic attitude

Supervision skills

Education

Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement

State-level competition experience desired

Job description

West Feeder - Junior High Wrestling Coach

Date Posted: 3/31/2026

Location: District Wide

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• Regular duty: Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk.
• Occasionally lift, move, or push items of up to 50 lbs. (e.g., assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture).
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
• Noise level: 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 students.

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.