WRESTLING ASSISTANT COACH (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 wrestling.
• Continuously improve the wrestling program and overall sports program at West High School.
• Motivate student-athletes to excel both on the court and in the classroom.
• Demonstrate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong wrestling program.
• 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/meets.
• Lead by example, demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Promote other programs at West High School and encourage participation in additional activities.
• Work with Athletic Boosters in operating concession stands and attend one meeting per academic year.
• Support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for behavior and academics.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality to ensure job duties are performed successfully.
• Build rapport with culturally diverse students to help each child reach their full potential.
• Assist in developing wrestling programs at every age level, including feeder programs.
• Assist at one coach's clinic and one youth camp per calendar year.
• Support Davenport West High Athletic Boosters youth summer sports camp.
• Perform any duties assigned by the head coach or administration.

Physical Requirements

• 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 furniture.
• Supervise students in all types of weather, both indoors and outdoors.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and staff.
• Implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

• Noise level varies from quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors 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.