FOOTBALL ASSISTANT COACH - MULTIPLE POSTIONS (The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates.)

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques of football.
• Demonstrate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong football program.
• Constantly improve the program and overall sports program at Central High School.
• Motivate student-athletes to excel on the field and in the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with administration, staff, students, and booster club.
• Support the strength and conditioning coordinator for proper conditioning and weight training.
• Provide adequate supervision before, during, and after practices/matches.
• Lead by example, demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Promote other programs at Central High School and encourage participation in other activities.
• Work with Athletic Boosters in concession stands and attend one meeting per academic year.
• Assist in developing football at every age level through feeder programs.
• Assist at one coach's clinic and one youth camp per calendar year.
• Support Davenport Central High Athletic Boosters youth summer sports camp.
• Perform any duties assigned by the head coach and administration.

Requirements

• 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.

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 (e.g., 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 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.