ASSISTANT GIRLS WRESTLING COACH (The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates.)

Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques.
• Must demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong program.
• Must demonstrate desire to constantly improve the program and overall sport programs.
• Must demonstrate ability to motivate student-athletes to be the best they can be on the mat and in the classroom.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate with all stakeholders including but not limited to administration, staff, students, and booster club.
• Support the strength and conditioning coordinator to ensure proper conditioning and weight training for our student athletes.
• Must provide adequate supervision before, during and after practices/matches.
• Must lead by example demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Must promote other programs and encourage to participate in other activities.
• Must work with Athletic Boosters in working concession stands throughout the year, and willing to attend one meeting per academic year.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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

• 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.

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.