2026-27 Debate Assistant Advisor

Season Dates

7/1/26-1/31/27

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Advise individual student participants in the skills necessary for successful performance.
• Manage and supervise student behavior during activity events.
• Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of advising/coaching an enrichment team.
• Provide a positive learning environment for student participants.
• Plan and schedule seasonal activity in accordance with District policy.
• Assume primary responsibility for scheduling and preparation of area/facility where event is to be held and coordinate with the Student Activities Office.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
  
  

Specific Responsibilities

• Enforce all rules of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnetonka Public School District Policies as they pertain to the respective enrichment activity.
• Assist the Director of Activities with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant advisors, when applicable.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities, including an emergency action plan.
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate to the Director of Activities.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and, establish and oversee activity penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Attend, supervise and lead all related activities pertinent to the area of advising.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Has knowledge and background in the assigned activity.
• Understanding of and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coaches/Advisors Handbook.
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
• Evidence of the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, parents, community members and students.
• Ability to receive work direction.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.
  
  

Compensation

Compensation in accordance with Schedule C of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Click here to view the wage schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -d-, Schedule C

Not medical or dental benefit eligible.

Application Procedure

Please upload a letter of interest and resume, attention Ted Schultz, Director of Activities, and submit with your online application.