Job Description:

Location:
  Central High School

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level:
High School diploma.  Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent from four-year college preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Experience Desired:
Experience and/or training in Debate.  Demonstrated interest and commitment to the welfare of young people.  Strong academic background.
 
Other Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communication.  Positive human relations skills.  Strong skills in detailed and accurate work.  Good organizational skills.  Patience and a positive attitude toward people are essential.  Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.  Able to work irregular/flexible schedules during the season.  Frequent travel is required.
                                                           
Physical Requirements:
This position requires constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, dialing, grasping, keyboarding, and repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.  Walking, sitting, scheduling, and talking are constantly required.    A valid South Dakota driver’s license and the ability to drive a car. 

Clearances:
Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Assist and work with students at all scheduled practices from October to May. This includes debate, student congress seasons, and national tournament prep. During debate season, practice will run Monday - Thursday with competitions on Fridays and Saturdays.  This includes working with I.E.’s, and/or policy and/or L-D Debate and/or public forum, whether working on files, cases, briefs, or running practice rounds.
Attend and coach/judge all events as assigned.
Assist with set-up, tabbing, hospitality, lunch stand, handing out awards, etc. at all Central High School speech and debate events.
Chaperone and supervise students when traveling to and from tournaments, during tournaments, and upon returning from tournaments until students are released to a parent or legal guardian.
Enforce all policies and procedures as stated in the student handbook, coach handbook, and forensic policy statements.
Notify the Administration of any difficulties and/or concerns regarding students.
Assist with registration, code assignments, room assignments, roll call, and other tournament procedures as necessary.
Supervise loading and unloading of vehicles; check that vehicles have been properly cleaned.
Assist with tournament by tournament record keeping.
Dress professionally at all times at tournaments (no blue jeans or faded/washed-out jeans of any color).
Drive the team van, when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by the head speech and debate coach.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Salary:
 According to the negotiated agreement.