Assistant Oral Interpretation Coach

Revised July 2002

Reports to Oral Interpretation Head Coach, Principal, Assistant Principal/Activities Director

Gets Guidance From The above, plus other interpretation coaches in the, state, other language arts teachers, Fine Arts, Coordinator, SDHSAA Fine Arts Director, college, speech/theater instructors and National Forensic, League representative.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree recommended

Experience Desired

Degree in theater or course work in theater, plus training in oral interpretation coaching techniques recommended.

Physical Requirements

This position requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination and hearing; intermittent repetitive motions with the wrists, hands and fingers, sitting, walking and keyboarding. The position requires frequent lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, speaking, turning, grasping and carrying.

Other Requirements

Extensive background in dramatic literature, all forms of prose, poetry and non-fiction. Familiarity with all rules governing oral interpretation competition and National Forensic League oral interpretation rules. Willingness to commit time to finding selections and one-on-one coaching of interpreters. Available and willing to work several days after school and/or evenings coaching students. Available and willing to chaperone, coach, and judge at weekend and after school contests.

Essential Functions & Duties

1. Reads new material and prepares cuttings in the seven oral interpretation competitive categories.
2. Helps students prepare introductions for their interpretation selections.
3. Helps schedule coaching sessions for all competitive interpreters.
4. Assists in monitoring and chaperoning all overnights in accordance with District policy and procedure.
5. Assists in monitoring individual behavior of team members to meet acceptable standards of courtesy and sportsmanship reflective of the best traditions of the activity.
6. Assists in helping oral interpretation team members to dress effectively and appropriately.
7. Assists in preparing a team for competition at invitational tournaments, SDHSAA State Festival, and the National Forensic League Tournament.
8. Assists in maintaining a close relationship with the school’s Booster Club and with the competitor’s families.
9. Assists in organizing and hosting the year-end oral interpretation awards ceremony (or helps with a combined debate/O.I. banquet).
10. Assists in keeping a well organized library and/or file of all past interpretation selections.
11. Assists in keeping a record of all NFL points earned during a student’s oral interpretation career.
12. Judges interpretation and other forensic events at tournaments attended.
13. Assists in hosting and administrating novice after school contest(s).
14. Meets with and communicates to Fine Arts Coordinator on all items of travel, budget, standards, calendar, and schedules.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by oral interpretation head coach.

Working Conditions

Climatic Environment - Inside and Outside

Some District work areas are not climate controlled and are subject to extremes of temperature and humidity.

Hazards

For some buildings, stairs, chalk dust and exposure to communicable diseases may be a potential hazard. Travel will cause exposure to hazardous driving and walking conditions.

Work Year

Extra duty/extra pay positions are for a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Duties of the position may be performed any time during that time period depending upon the position/season.

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