Job Description

Assistant High School Coach (HS)

Supervisor: Building Administrator

Contract Length: varies

Job Classification: Coach

FLSA Status: non-exempt

Compensation: $4,280/yr

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Essential Functions

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Enjoys the sport and working with this age level.
• Able to teach and demonstrate skill development as well as advanced technique.
• Able to assist in coordinating and assisting an off-season program.
• Work with local Recreation programs on development and increased participation in the lower levels and high school program.
• Positive Role Model.
• Reliable work attendance

Qualifications

• Coaching endorsement or certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and
• interprets them for staff.
• Good Communication skills.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and sporting events as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time Physical ActivityOccasionally

(1%-32%)Frequently

(33%-65%)Constantly

(66%-100%)Mobility--XBend-X-Talk--XHear--XOperate Computer-X-Stationary PositionX--Balance--XLift Up to 25 poundsX--Operate Motor VehicleX--

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time Working ConditionsOccasionally

(1%-32%)Frequently

(33%-65%)Constantly

(66%-100%)District Office Hours---Evenings during the seasonIndoorsDepends, if it is an outdoor sport it should be here like football, XC, Soccer, Track, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Golf-Depends, if it is an indoor sport it should be here like basketball, wrestling, swimming, volleyballEvenings--XWeekends-X-

The Fort Dodge Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. The District does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related condition, or disability. In keeping with the law, the Board considers the veteran status of applicants. Questions or complaints about equal employment opportunity or affirmative action may be directed to the Affirmative Action and EEO Compliance Officer, Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, Fort Dodge Community School District, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org. The full Nondiscrimination Notice is available athttps://www.fdschools.org/page/annual-non-discrimination-statement/.

Rev. 10/2026

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.