Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Communicate closely with DCSD Director of Athletics, building administration, High School AD's/coaches to ensure the program aligns with the beliefs and skill development of individual sports.
• Basic athletic knowledge of sports offered of basketball, soccer, track and field, and baseball/softball.
• Passion for student-athletes to build skill and understanding for sports.
• Organize content experts to assist with teaching of skill and provide feedback to all student-athletes
• Organize competitions to showcase skills present in the programming.
• Attend meetings with the DCSD Director of Athletics to discuss concerns and improvements in development of the program.
• Attend one City Track Meet to have participants voluntarily run in 3 events.
• Basic knowledge of fitness, nutrition and health for athletic participation.
• Develop a plan for school to teach skills and have competitions for each sport. The calendar mirrors sport seasons for 2026-27.

The sport calendar will be as follows for 2026-27.

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Baseball/Softball
• Fitness Sport Specific Training

Passion and belief that Athletics teach life long lessons and extended skill beyond the classroom.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ?Yes ? No)

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in 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:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Must hold a 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.
• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Ability to build relationships with middle school students, administration and community members
• Passion for athletics and the benefits athletics can provide