EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred, but not required

Basic Function/Scope:

A drama coach will be charged with the organization and implementation of a successful program. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop a program that is committed to the creation of student participants who demonstrate a commitment to academics, strong fundamental skills, cooperation, and team/community pride.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Other Duties May be Assigned

• Produce and stage direct two full theatrical productions per year working with the EHS Masqued Crafters drama students and using funds available through the self-sustaining ECA Masqued Crafters account
• Oversee all facets of drama production including production licensing, sets, props, costumes, sound, lighting, advertising, and ticket sales
• Display sound methods and the ability to teach skills and techniques
• Conduct well-planned practice sessions
• Apply knowledge of drama skills & techniques to assist participants in reaching their full potential
• Model ethical behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward student participants
• Develop positive team atmosphere and morale
• Establish and maintain a positive line of communication with student participants, parents, administration and the community
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and costumes to students as required. Maintain an accurate inventory of issued items, and verify that they are returned at the end of the season
• Follow established procedures in the event of a participant's injury
• Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities
• Commit to an entire season including but not limited to practices, productions, team building exercise, school assemblies as requested
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, or other appropriate Administrator

Physical Demands:

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Exhibit manual dexterity, see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without visual aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand you clearly
• Reaching, carrying, pushing, bending, climbing stairs, and handling items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Listening and speaking to communicate with students, parents, community members, other workers and supervisors

Other:

• Must have strong knowledge of fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of the sport being coached
• Exhibit strong behavior management techniques
• Must be willing to meet any state, district, or school requirements
• Hired candidates will have required background check
• All applicants will be required to submit to an independent background investigation prior to a job offer being made
• CPR Certification is encouraged

Disclaimers:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other related duties as assigned by any of the following: Head Coach (if employee is an assistant coach), Athletic Director, Principal, or appropriate administrator.

Primary Location: Edgewood High School

Position Type: Extra Curricular Program - Fine Arts

Position Available: Academic Year/Seasonal Position

Salary/Benefits: RBBCSC and RBBEA Contract/Extra Duty Positions, Appendix B-1