BOYS BASKETBALL ASSISTANT COACH .50 FTE

About the Role

This position involves teaching and coaching basketball at North High School, developing and maintaining a strong basketball program, and contributing to the overall sports program. The role requires motivation of student-athletes both on the court and in the classroom, as well as effective communication with stakeholders including administration, staff, students, and the booster club.

Responsibilities

• Sport Duties:
  • Teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques of basketball.
  • Develop and maintain a competitive basketball program.
  • Improve the program and overall sports program at North High School.
  • Motivate student-athletes to excel academically and athletically.
  • Communicate effectively with administration, staff, students, and the booster club.
  • Support the strength and conditioning coordinator for proper conditioning and weight training.
  • Provide supervision before, during, and after practices/matches.
• School Duties:
  • Lead by example with high character and solid moral background.
  • Promote other programs at North High School and encourage participation in additional activities.
  • Work with Athletic Boosters in concession stands and attend one meeting per academic year.
• Feeder Programs:
  • Assist in developing football programs at every age level.
  • Assist at one coach's clinic and one youth camp per calendar year.
  • Support the Davenport North High Athletic Boosters youth summer sports camp.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the head coach or administration.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Occasionally lift, move, or push items up to 50 lbs, such as assisting children or moving furniture.
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including 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 and fast-paced environment with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

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.