Open Positions for Davenport Community Schools

Openings as of 3/2/2025

8th Grade Volleyball -Assistant Coach (2 positions)

JobID: 10422

Position Type:
  Athletics/Coach


Date Posted:
  6/12/2023


Location:
  Williams Jr High


  
Duties & Responsibilities:  (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
•  Assist with supervision of all phases of the volleyball program--planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and so forth.
• Responsible for care and issuance of all volleyball equipment used by the team.
• Communicate with high school coaching staff(s) and attend meetings or mini clinics at high school(s) to ensure continuity in the DCSD 7-12 grade volleyball program.
• Understand, monitor and enforce district academic standards, policies and eligibility requirements.
• Develop players to their fullest potential, starting with the basic fundamentals of the game of volleyball and progressing to skills beyond what is considered average.
• Understand and promote good sportsmanship among student-athletes.
• Complete required reports and record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Has a thorough knowledge of and responsible for the athletic policy approved by the Board of Education.
• Supervise players at all practices and games, as well as in the locker room and on the bus.
• Must possess an enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate-aged youth in an athletic setting.
• Work in cooperation with the building Activity Director and with the Director of Athletics for the Davenport Community Schools
• Other duties as assigned by administration.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• 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    .
 
Physical Requirements of Position:  (HBV  ? Yes  ? No)
• Ability to demonstrate volleyball techniques as necessary.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Be able to drive school vans to events
• Be able to lift, carry, pull or push 50+lbs
 
Special Qualification Desired:  (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
• Must possess valid Iowa coaching authorization and submit completed NFHS Online Concussion Course
• Ability to communicate effectively with players, coaches, parents, and others who work with the program.
• Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to student and parental rights to privacy, as well as confidentiality of all conversation and hard copy information
• Ability to create enthusiastic, positive environment that promotes future student participation in the program





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