Junior High Wrestling Central Feeder School JobID: 10627

• Position Type:

  Athletics/ Coach

• Date Posted:

  9/21/2023

• Location:

  Central High School

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

• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential

• Willingness to coach as a part of the Central High 7-12 grade wrestling program, including support of the feeder program

• Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policy approved by the Davenport Board of Education

• Promote the entire athletic program and adhere to the philosophies of the Central High wrestling program

• Must possess an enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate age students in an athletic setting.

• Develop players to their fullest potential, starting with the basic fundamentals of the sport of wrestling and progressing to skills beyond what is considered average

• Must be willing to travel to Central High School for practices/contests

• Supervise players during transport to Central High and again after practice

• Supervise players at all practices and games as well as in the locker room, the bus, or in the building until all students have left campus.

• Monitor and enforce district academic standards and policies

• Responsible for maintaining all equipment

• Work in cooperation with the Director of Athletics for the Davenport Community Schools and in cooperation with the Intermediate Activity Directors

• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

• Completion and submission of NFHS Online Concussion Course.

  Physical Requirements of Position:

• Able to demonstrate wrestling positions and techniques to the players

• Be able to bend and kneel

• Able to stand for extended periods of time

• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50lbs.

  Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Must possess a valid Iowa coaching endorsement

• Successful wrestling coaching experience is preferred

• Must be available for evenings

• Must be willing to travel to high school for wrestling practice/contests