CoEd JUNIOR HIGH TRACK COACH JobID: 11044

• Position Type:

  Athletics/ Coach

• Date Posted:

  5/2/2024

• Location:

  Wood Jr High

     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)

• 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 and policies of Sudlow JH

• Must possess an enthusiastic attitude and ability to understanding intermediate age athletes in an athletic setting

• Develop players to their fullest potential, starting with the basic fundamentals of fitness and track and field.

• Supervise players at all practices and meets as well as in the locker room and on the bus

• Monitor and enforce district academic standards and policies

• Responsible for maintaining all equipment/apparel

• Must be available for evenings

• Work in cooperation with the Director of Athletics for the Davenport Community Schools and in cooperation with the Activity Director at Sudlow Junior High

• 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

• 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

  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 possess a valid Iowa coaching endorsement, including the completion and submission of the NFHS Online Concussion Course

• Previous experience is important and successful coaching experience is preferred

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable