| Coaching Assistants
Coaching
Assistants, work collaboratively, as university volunteers, with
assigned teacher coaches and squads to build a strong debate presence
in each school with the Rhode Island Debate League and to assist
the league administration in three day-long tournaments per semester.
The college Coaching Assistants provide leadership
for:
Teacher & School Support (6 Hours/Week)
- Work with student debate participants in small group to develop
argumentation, research, public speaking and analytical skills.
- Regularly attend practices at their assigned school.
- Act as an assistant to the teacher coach during the practice
session.
- Hold regular joint lesson planning sessions with the teacher
coach at their site.
- Communicate with the teacher coaches in advance of inability
to attend a practice.
- Communicate with staff regarding the needs and progress at
their site.
- Deliver necessary evidence and curricular materials to their
school site as needed.
League Support & Administration (27 Hours/Semester)
- Act as a resource for other mentors in their school and throughout
the League.
- Serve as a judge and/or assist in the administration of all
League tournaments.
- Attend periodic training and planning sessions for all college
student mentors.
- Complete regular brief written evaluations.
- Participate in the development and administration fo the League
as necessary.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Please fill out the following
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