Junior High Wrestling West Feeder School

Junior High Wrestling West Feeder School

Join to apply for the Junior High Wrestling West Feeder School role at Davenport Community Schools

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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:

• 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 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

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.