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Fort Dodge Community School District Assistant Individual Speech Coach in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Assistant Individual Speech Coach
Supervisor: Building Administrator Contract Length: varies Job Classification: Coach FLSA Status: non-exempt Compensation: $1,056
In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our high school's Speech team as an Assistant Individual Speech Coach. The ideal candidate will have a deep appreciation for effective communication and theatre performance, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be dedicated to fostering the talents of high school students in the realm of Individual speech.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with the head coach to develop and implement a tailored curriculum for indivdual speech events.
- Create engaging exercisesand activities to enhance students' public speaking, argumentation, and interpretation skills.
- Provide constructive feedback on performances, focusing on both content and delivery.
- Work closely with students to develop and perfect their speeches and performancesfor individual events.
- Assist students in selecting appropriate material for their events and ensure adherence to competition guidelines.
- Conduct mock competitions and simulations to prepare students for actual events.
Qualifications Previous experience in public speaking, theatre performance, or related activities preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire students. Understanding of the educational value of speech and debate activities. Strong knowledge of various speech events and competition formats.
Travel Requirements
- Travels to school district buildings and contests/festivalsas required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Amount of Time
Physical Activity
Occasionally (1%-32%)
Frequently (33%-65%)
Constantly (66%-100%)
Mobility
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