Archive for October 11, 2008
PTA Position Descriptions
Everyone likes to know what they are getting into when they volunteer. Here are some examples of the positions that I have designed.
Basketball Games
I know very little about basketball but I do know that it is a good way to draw a crowd. First you need to plan ahead by a couple months. Then you need to pick a teacher who will coach their team (they tend to have an easier time organizing and they know their player’s strengths better since they work together). Then you need a willing parent, someone with a great sense of humor, patience and a very thick skin. Don’t become attached to them as a long time coach because usual one time coaching burns them out. Setting up several practices helps! Once those two people are chosen the majority of your work is done!
Usually my teacher coach gets the gym reserved and set up, access to the equipment and the referee. NEVER forget to pay the ref, they will deserve every penny. Also try to make sure they don’t work at the school. We use students to keep score since they have to be some what impartial plus it gets them involved
All that is left is a trip to a wholesale store. Buy healthy snacks (pretzels, granola bar, popcorn, juiceboxes and bottled water) and set up a table and sell, sell, sell.
Also make sure you have security onsite since these can be very competitive games.
