WRESTLING ASSISTANT COACH (The District reserves the right to split this position between two q[...]

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools West High School in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking a Wrestling Assistant Coach to lead the high school wrestling program and support classroom and athletic initiatives. The role involves coaching youth, coordinating with staff and boosters, and helping to develop student-athletes both on the mat and in academics.

The successful candidate will possess Iowa Coaching Authorization or a valid teaching license with coaching endorsement, and will collaborate with the athletic

Qualifications

• Must hold Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.
• Experience with competition at the state level is desired.
• Complete online application including a resume and 3 letters of reference.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse students and ability to communicate with staff, administration, and boosters.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach wrestling fundamentals and techniques to student-athletes.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve their best on the mat and in the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with administration, staff, students, and booster clubs.
• Support conditioning and weight training coordination for student-athletes.
• Provide supervision before, during, and after practices and meets.
• Promote West High School programs and participate in MTSS initiatives.

Skills

Coaching

Motivation

Communication

Supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5616924
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 31, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

Job Description

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 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 the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong wrestling 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/meets.

School Duties

• ? Must lead by example demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• ? Must promote other programs at West 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.

Feeder Programs

• ? Will assist to offer a complete and dedicated effort toward the development of wrestling 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.

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

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Nicole Stroupe
• 1702 N. Main St
• Davenport, Iowa 52803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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