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

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly 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/rearranging 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 appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

• 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.

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.