HS Debate Coach

Norwalk Community School; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Community School District seeks a HS Debate Coach who will report to the Athletic Director. The role involves instructing athletes on techniques, organizing practices, scheduling sessions, and supervising players during practices and trips to events.

Responsibilities include maintaining eligibility records, communicating with parents, upholding district policies, and promoting the athletics program with integrity and sportsmanship across the community.

Qualifications

• Experience using computer networks and software applications.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Effective communication with students, parents and coworkers.
• Ability for self-evaluation and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices.
• Develop and organize practice programs.
• Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed-upon schedules.
• Supervise athletes from start to finish, including trips on buses.
• Promote the Norwalk Athletics program and values.
• Ensure eligible lists and required documentation are maintained.
• Communicate with parents regarding rules and guidelines.
• Adhere to safety laws and district policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Computer networks & software

Organization & coordination

Effective communication

Self-evaluation & growth

Cooperative relationships

Job description

NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HS Debate Coach

Reports to - Athletic Director

• Instructs athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Schedules and conducts practices according to agreed-upon schedules
• Supervises athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete leaves, knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervises athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promotes the entire Norwalk Athletics program
• Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
• Assists the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under the rules of Norwalk CSD
• Ensures that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including medical insurance coverage form and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins
• Communicates with parents in regards to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Knows and understands the Norwalk Athletic Department rules and regulations
• Adheres to all safety laws and district policiesPerforms other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Schedules and conducts practices according to agreed-upon schedules
• Supervises athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete leaves, knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervises athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promotes the entire Norwalk Athletics program
• Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
• Assists the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under the rules of Norwalk CSD
• Ensures that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including medical insurance coverage form and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins
• Communicates with parents in regards to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Knows and understands the Norwalk Athletic Department rules and regulations
• Adheres to all safety laws and district policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and coworkers.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Previous experience in competetive speech preferred.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

Working Conditions

Varied.

Terms of Employment

Yearly contract issued.

Evaluation

Evaluated annually by the Athletic Director

FLSA Status

Non-exempt.