Davenport Community Schools is Hiring a 7th Head Girls Basketball Near Davenport, IA
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) ? Assist with supervision of all phases of the basketball program--planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and so forth. ? Responsible for care and issuance of all basketball equipment used by the team. ? Communicate with high school coaching staff(s) and attend meetings or mini clinics at high school(s) to ensure continuity in the DCSD 7-12 grade girl’s basketball program. ? Understand, monitor and enforce district academic standards, policies and eligibility requirements. ? Develop players to their fullest potential, starting with the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball and progressing to skills beyond what is considered average. ? Understand and promote good sportsmanship among student-athletes. ? Complete required reports and record accurately and in a timely manner. ? Has a thorough knowledge of and responsible for the athletic policy approved by the Board of Education. ? Supervise players at all practices and games, as well as in the locker room and on the bus. ? Must possess an enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate-aged youth in an athletic setting. ? Work in cooperation with the building Activity Director and with the Director of Athletics for the Davenport Community Schools ? Other duties as assigned by administration. ? Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for both behavior and academics. ? 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. ? Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ? Yes ? No) ? Ability to demonstrate basketball techniques as necessary. ? Ability to stand for long periods of time. ? Be able to drive school vans to events ? Be able to lift, carry, pull or push 50 lbs Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.) Must possess valid Iowa coaching authorization and submit completed NFHS Online Concussion Course ? Ability to communicate effectively with players, coaches, parents, and others who work with the program. ? Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to student and parental rights to privacy, as well as confidentiality of all conversation and hard copy information ? Ability to create enthusiastic, positive environment that promotes future student participation in the program.