Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Coach, Speech and Debate; Temporary

Work Site: Ashland High School

Reports to: Principal/Athletic Director

Salary: $5,699 - $6,735

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Speech & Debate Coach supports the head coach in the planning, supervision, and operation of the Speech & Debate program. The assistant coach works closely with students, coaching staff, school administration, and families to develop communication, research, critical-thinking, and performance skills while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive team environment in alignment with ASD standards and school expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Assists the head coach in organizing and supervising practices as the program requires.
2. Teaches and reinforces skills necessary to participate and to be competitive in Speech and Debate.
3. Teaches and reinforces the strategies necessary to participate and to be competitive in Speech and Debate.
4. Assists the head coach with seasonal goals, practice plans, tournament preparation, and program objectives.
5. Maintains appropriate communication with students, coaching staff, school staff, parents/guardians, tournament officials, judges, and the community.
6. Assists with maintaining records and information related to student eligibility, attendance, tournament entries, program materials, travel, and emergency medical information.
7. Ensures appropriate adult supervision of students before, during, and after practices, tournaments, team activities, and transportation.
8. Provides for the safety and security of all students and promptly reports safety concerns or incidents.
9. Follows all specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and Ashland School District.
10. Actively encourages student participation.
11. Models and promotes ethical behavior, respectful discourse, integrity, good sportsmanship, and positive character development.
12. Maintains a positive working relationship with the head coach, administration, staff, families, and community.
13. Assists with the proper care, organization, inventory, and security of program materials, technology, supplies, and competition resources throughout the season.
14. Promotes concepts of sportsmanship.
15. Develops and maintains positive health, safety, and supervision standards for all students in the program.
16. Attend work regularly and is punctual.
17. Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
18. While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
19. Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We believe that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but should not limit the incumbent or organization to work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the district's goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Knowledge of and/or experience in speech, debate, public speaking, performance, or a related field.
• Experience working with high school students in coaching, instructional, leadership, Speech & Debate, or extracurricular settings preferred.
• Ability to teach, mentor, motivate, and guide students while supporting their communication skills, confidence, development, and well-being.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise students during practices, tournaments, travel, and activities outside of the regular school day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others, including speaking, listening, reading, and being understood. The employee may need to move between classrooms, meeting spaces, and competition venues; use a variety of digital systems, software, and presentation technology; and travel outside the district for tournaments and other program activities.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may occasionally be high during tournaments, travel, or group activities. Work may take place in classrooms, auditoriums, school facilities, and off-site competition venues. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during travel or events and may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

VALUES

The district is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The district prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Ashland School District appreciates the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Ashland School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

Family and Medical Leave Rights:

English: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

Spanish: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf