High School Assistant Debate Coach (part-time, 2026-2027)

Georgetown Day School • Washington, DC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgetown Day School, a co-ed Pre-K-12 school in Washington, DC, seeks an Assistant Debate Coach to support its nationally recognized debate program. The Assistant Debate Coach will support the program's day-to-day functions and coordinate with the Head Debate Coach to support students and their families. This part-time position requires 6 to 8 hours on-campus hours per week and travels approximately 12-weekends across the entire debate season for the 2026-27 school year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working with students, ideally in a school or extracurricular setting.
• A minimum of two years of debate experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to student growth and well-being, with genuine care for children and their families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to honoring the dignity and worth of every individual.

Nice To Haves

• some coaching experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching on campus debate practices after school days per week, as scheduled with the Head Debate Coach
• Director of Debate Judge and coach students at in-person and/or virtual debate tournaments.
• Chaperone students during in-person travel debate tournaments.
• Research and prepare materials on new debate topics.
• Review student work remotely and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Collaborate closely with the debate coaching team and the HS Office to support program goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level