7TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL COACH (The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates.)

Davenport Community School District

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of all phases of the volleyball program—planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and more.
• 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 girls 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 volleyball and progressing to advanced skills.
• Understand and promote good sportsmanship among student-athletes.
• Complete required reports and records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Possess thorough knowledge of and responsibility for the athletic policy approved by the Board of Education.
• Supervise players at all practices, games, in the locker room, and on the bus.
• Work in cooperation with the building Activity Director and the Director of Athletics for Davenport Community Schools.
• Support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for behavior and academics.
• Perform any duties as assigned by administration.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.
• Experience with competition/success at the state level is desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate-aged youth in an athletic setting.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Able to 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 ranges from quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors, including 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 students.