8TH BOYS BASKETBALL

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
boy’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.