8th Grade Volleyball -Assistant Coach

Davenport Community Schools Williams Jr High - Davenport, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job ID:4302675

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Re-Posted:May 09, 2025 1:10 PM (UTC)

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

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

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

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

• Assist with supervision of all phases of the volleyball program--planning, strategy, instruction in fundamentals, and so forth.
• Responsible for care and issuance of all volleyball 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 volleyball 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 volleyball 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 volleyball 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

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

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• Nicole Stroupe
• 1702 N. Main St
• Davenport, Iowa 52803
• Phone: 563-445-5000
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