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I've always been told that "once you're a coach, you're always a coach." In addition, principals love when newly hired faculty is willing to help coach or volunteer for a club. If you're asked this question in the interview, how would you respond? If a principal asks if you would be willing to sponsor clubs or coach, yet you think it's something you wouldn't want to do, would you tell them? How could you answer this question without saying a flat out "no?"
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Interviewing for job positions is incredibly competitive, so interviewees want to market themselves the best they can. I would not go into an interview unwilling to do some sort of extra curricular activity, for it comes with the territory of taking on a new job. However, that does not mean you have to agree to everything. You should go in knowing what you are willing to do, so if the principal asks, "Would you be willing to be an assistant basketball coach?" you can say, "I do not know that I would make an impact as a coach, but I would enjoy working with students outside of class. Perhaps I could be a class adviser."
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I like this solution!
Rated On: October 13, 2015 2:10 am
Rated By: yHaReH
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is an excellent solution. I absolutely agree! It is very important that one doesn't put it out there if they cannot fulfill the obligation.
Rated On: October 14, 2015 1:30 am
Rated By: zaRaQy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I would do the same thing if I was in this situation, good advice!
Rated On: October 14, 2015 7:37 pm
Rated By: XequMa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree with this solution. It is essential as a new teacher to make yourself accessible as much as possible.
Rated On: October 15, 2015 8:52 pm
Rated By: punybu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: The author gave great feedback on what to do on an interview.
Rated On: October 16, 2015 5:47 pm
Rated By: JezaHa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
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Comments: Openness to helping is very important.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 8:31 am
Rated By: nydyra
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I think this is a great way to handle this situation.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 5:43 am
Rated By: qutehu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I completely agree! You need to be marketable but you might not be best as a basketball coach, but maybe you were great in swim or cheer and could help or suggest something like that.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:43 pm
Rated By: eRymaT
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: Very nice way to say no to one opportunity but staying open for others in the same capacity.
Rated On: March 4, 2016 4:12 pm
Rated By: uGaTyh
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I think it's important to be willing, but also important to be honest. I might also say, "I don't know that I'd be the best for that position, but I'd be willing to try for a year and revisit the issue"
Rated On: March 6, 2016 7:13 pm
Rated By: teVaGu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is the best solution because it explains that you can tell that you will be willing to collaborate in etracurricular activities doing something you like.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 2:16 am
Rated By: Maritza
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: Great tip. I love you worded your response to being an assistant basketball coach.
Rated On: October 18, 2016 8:49 pm
Rated By: Daniela
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I agree with this response and offering alternatives if asked to do something you are not willing to do.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 3:15 am
Rated By: e7m1w5
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
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Comments: great approach!
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:44 am
Rated By: atugym
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I would also consider that you may fall in love with a new activity. I started with an activity I knew nothing about, and have truly grown to love it!
Rated On: July 4, 2017 11:14 am
Rated By: yGedeb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: Great advice!
Rated On: July 5, 2017 3:11 pm
Rated By: ynaHah
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
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Comments: Agreed!!
Rated On: July 9, 2017 9:42 pm
Rated By: RuWeWe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: great solution
Rated On: October 9, 2017 1:59 am
Rated By: uhuQyM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: Your job comes first, but it does help to learn about your new surroundings and your coworkers
Rated On: October 12, 2017 12:26 am
Rated By: uryden
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: It is important to be open to new challenges. Good advice on suggesting something you may be good at.
Rated On: February 24, 2018 8:38 pm
Rated By: Kady Schlemmer
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I agree, you could imply you'd be open to it without saying flat out no.
Rated On: July 4, 2019 12:20 pm
Rated By: yQebyb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution. Showing that you are willing to take on being a coach shows that you are willing to help improve the school in anyway that you can. However if you are not wanting to have a full responsibility as being the coach it is always good to offer an alternative that would help in some way.
Rated On: October 19, 2019 1:38 am
Rated By: Amber Hyatt
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I could definitely use this in an interview! It will help me know how to communicate what I am capable of doing and what I am not!
Rated On: March 7, 2021 9:26 pm
Rated By: turyhu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this!
Rated On: July 1, 2021 2:47 pm
Rated By: MeMuXu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is the appropriate response to this question.
Rated On: April 11, 2022 2:02 pm
Rated By: yzeDuh
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, if you have no interest being a coach you shouldn't say yes in hopes it gets you the job. Be open and honest from the beginning.
Rated On: September 30, 2022 4:35 pm
Rated By: yTasyn