Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is looking for a Head Oral Interpretation Coach. Apply today to work in a great environment that will foster your growth professionally and spiritually!
Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrity and create an environment of trust.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote the mission of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools
Read new material and prepares cuttings in the seven oral interpretation competitive categories
Helps students prepare introductions for their interpretation selections
Schedules coaching sessions for all competitive interpreters based upon their availability
Organizes registration for competitive oral interpretation team for up to 14 SDHSAA sanctioned tournaments per school year
Attend SDHSAA rules meetings
Arranges transportation to all out of town tournaments in accordance with Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools policies and procedures
Arranges lodging and room assignments for the oral interpretation team for tournament where an overnight stay is required
Monitors and chaperones all overnight stay in accordance with Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools policies and procedures
Monitors individual student behavior of team members to meet acceptable standards of courtesy and sportsmanship reflective of the best traditions of the activity
Helps oral interpretation team members dress effectively and appropriately for competition
Maintains financial accounts of all expenditures
Prepares the team for competition in the National Forensic League Tournament
Maintains a close relationship with the competitor’s families
Organizes and hosts the end of the year oral interpretation banquet
Keeps a well-organized library and/or file of all past oral interpretation selections
Keeps an individual record of all NFL points earned during a student’s oral interpretation career at O’Gorman High School
To commit time to find selections and one on one coaching of interpreters
Judge interpretation and other forensic events at tournaments attended
Perform other duties as assigned by the activities director and/or principal
Perform various duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree with SD teaching certification
Exhibit the core values of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
Degree in theatre and/or communication studies or coursework in either theatre or communication
Training or experience in oral interpretation coaching techniques
Extensive knowledge in dramatic literature, all forms of prose, poetry and non-fiction
Organizational skills to organize competitive travel
Familiarity with all rules governing oral interpretation competition and National Forensic League (NFL) interpretation rules
Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Meets expectations of administration
Communicates effectively with administration and staff
Supportive of the mission of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system. Our six elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service. Apply today so you can be considered for this career!