Assistant Coach for Debate

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for Debate helps achieve team objectives set by the Director of Debate and develops students’ debate skills in lectures and other instructional settings. The role supports a nationally competitive intercollegiate policy debate team of more than 30 students, assists with day-to-day coaching and teaching, develops argumentative strategies, and manages team research within each division. The Assistant Coach participates in tournaments throughout the academic year, both on campus and at other locations, and performs other duties as required. The position requires frequent weekend travel for coaching, judging, and occasional student oversight at tournament locations. The Assistant Coach also helps with high school and college debate tournaments hosted by the team. The role requires adherence to Liberty University policies and professional representation of the University while supporting its Christian model and mission, “Training Champions for Christ.”

Requirements

Four-year college degree.
Two years in college or high school debate as a competitor, judge, or coach.
Strong research skills across sources including books, journals, electronic databases, and the Internet.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English professionally.
Public communication skills suitable for representing Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and internet search engines.
Ability to reason, analyze information and events, exercise judgment, and solve routine and complex problems.
Travel to other universities, including transportation by car, mini-bus, charter bus, and plane.
When driving for work, a valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance are required.
Ability to perform duties involving sitting, keyboard use, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, climbing stairs, handling materials, reaching overhead, kneeling, or stooping; regularly lift 10 pounds or less.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years in NDT/CEDA/ADA-style policy debate.

Responsibilities

Teach debaters of various skill levels in lecture, discussion, and one-on-one formats.
Judge and critique practice debates and practice speeches.
Assist students with research and argument construction.
Travel frequently on weekends to coach and judge at tournaments, and occasionally oversee students at tournament locations.
Assist with high school and college debate tournaments hosted by the debate team.
Assist with day-to-day coaching and teaching for a nationally competitive intercollegiate policy debate team of more than 30 students.
Develop argumentative strategies and manage team research within each division.
Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the University in an exemplary manner.
Work effectively as a team member while embracing and fostering Liberty University’s Christian model and mission.
Perform other duties as required.