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

Davenport Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district seeks a Wrestling Assistant Coach to teach and coach young athletes in wrestling fundamentals at West High School. The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills and a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement. Responsibilities include motivating student-athletes, ensuring proper conditioning, and leading by example with good character. Candidates should have experience with state-level competition and must complete an online application with references.

Qualifications

• Experience with state-level competition is desired.
• Must demonstrate the ability to motivate students academically and athletically.
• Good attendance and punctuality are critical.
• Complete online application with resume and 3 references.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach wrestling fundamentals.
• Support student-athletes in conditioning and weight training.
• Promote other activities at West High School.
• Support conditioning and weight training with the strength coach.
• Provide supervision before, during and after practices/meets.
• Assist in coach clinics and youth camps as required.
• Promote West High School programs and participate in boosters activities.

Skills

Ability to teach and coach wrestling fundamentals

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate student-athletes

Strong interpersonal skills

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.) - JobID: 12474

• Date Posted: 3/30/2026
• Location: West High School

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.
• 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)

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.

• 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 4/2/2026 12:28:08 AM CST.