7th Grade Football

7th Grade Football -Head Coach JobID: 10530

+ Position Type:

Athletics/ Coach

+ Date Posted:

7/31/2023

+ Location:

Williams Jr High

+ Date Available:

08/2023

+ Closing Date:

until filled

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

+  Assist with supervision of all phases of the football program--planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and so forth.

+ Responsible for care and issuance of all football 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 football 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 football 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 supports (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 football 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