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GIRLS’ HEAD SOCCER COACH - The District reserves the right to split this position between two qualified candidates.

Davenport Community Schools · Davenport, IA · 2 mo ago
EducationFull-time

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques of soccer.

  • Develop and maintain a strong soccer program.

  • Constantly improve the program and overall sports program at West High School.

  • Motivate student-athletes to be the best they can be on the court and in the classroom.

  • Communicate with all stakeholders including but not limited to administration, staff, students, and booster club.

  • Ensure proper conditioning and weight training for student athletes.

  • Adequately supervise before, during, and after practices/matches.

Sport Duties

  • Support the strength and conditioning coordinator.

School Duties

  • 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 working concession stands throughout the year, and willing to attend one meeting per academic year.

Feeder Programs

  • Assist in the development of soccer at every age level.

  • Attend one coach's clinic and one youth camp per calendar year.

  • Assist in the Davenport West High Athletic Boosters youth summer sports camp.

Any Duties As Assigned

  • 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.

Physical Requirements of Position

  • Regularly required to - Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.

  • Able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.

  • 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.

  • Able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

  • Noisy environment.

  • Indoors and/or outdoors.

  • 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.

Special Qualification Desired

  • Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.

  • Experience with competition/success at the state level is desired.

  • Complete online application including a resume and 3 letters of reference.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

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