Position Type:
Athletics/Coach
Date Posted:
9/21/2023
Location:
West High School
Duties & Responsibilities:
(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
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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.
Physical Requirements of Position:
- Able to demonstrate wrestling positions and techniques to the players
- Be able to bend and kneel
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift/push/pull 50lbs.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
- Must possess a valid Iowa coaching endorsement
- Successful wrestling coaching experience is preferred
- Must be available for evenings
- Must be willing to travel to high school for wrestling practice/contests
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