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Assistant Speech and Debate Coach
Lincoln County SD#2 WY
Star Valley High School - Afton, Wyoming This job is also posted in Lincoln County SD#2 WY
Job Details
Job ID:
5902920
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Position is open until filled
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
#2
JOB
DESCRIPTION
ASSISTANT
SPEECH AND DEBATE COACH
The goal of the SVHS Speech and Debate program is to provide students an opportunity to develop confidence and strong public speaking skills in a safe, intellectually challenging, and competitive setting. With that in mind, the following are duties required, but not limited to, of the assistant coach.
Maintain vigilant supervision of students during practice, competition and travel.
Follow all district and school rules and guidelines for student's safety and successful participation.
Effectively communicate the expectations and rules for participation with students and parents using the Speech and Debate Handbook.
Communicate with head coach when discipline needs to be enforced.
Stay current on event specific topics and criteria.
Attend after school practices to teach and instruct students in preparation for tournament participation.
Travel to all competitions and provide support to students and head coach.
Assist head coach in keeping financial records and receipts as necessary following district guidelines.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position classification requires expertise pertaining school club and special project activities. Directly related student activity experience is required to perform specialized service in sponsoring, monitoring and advising students participating in club and special activities. The club and special project activities must be pursued following prescribed principles, methods and concepts. This is a sedentary position classification that performs light work, but does require walking and standing for extended periods. The job also requires the accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and objects, and providing oral information and instructional detail.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the school site club and special project programs.
Plan, organize, and coordinate club and special activities in accordance with District policies, regulations and guidelines.
Assist in the establishment of club and special project operational procedures, and in the election club and special project officers.
Review, monitor and audit fund raising activities, and establish specific method by which funds are accounted for and controlled.
Review, monitor and audit the publications and materials prepared for distribution by club and special project groups.
Select or assist in the selection of materials, equipment and supplies used in the club and special project activities.
Confer with, counsel, and advise site administrators concerning club and special project programs and activities.
May make recommendations to revise, update, and incorporate creative and innovative trends into the District club and special project functions and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, goals, and objectives of public education;
Methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies concerning the development and maintenance of an effective club and special project activity program;
Policies, regulations, and procedures pertaining to clubs and special projects.
Ability to:
Provide specialized resource support and coordination of a creative and innovative club;
Participate in the evaluation of the District club and special project programs and activities;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls;
Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
Establish and maintain effective organization, community, and public relationships.
• Please visit our extra curricular salary schedule for information on salary range.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.
In accordance with policy GBEC and procedure GBEC-R all new employees must submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Employee must consent to and provide the necessary documentation (fingerprinting, etc.) to allow for a criminal background check.
Position Type:
None specified
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
