Head Debate Coach

University School of Nashville • Nashville, TN

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

University School of Nashville seeks a dynamic and highly motivated High School Debate Coach for the upcoming school year. Ideal coaching candidates must have experience at the high school and/or college level. Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required. This position will work with an Assistant Debate Coach who is in-person therefore this role can be in-person or online. This is a paid, part-time position, reporting to the Head of High School.

Requirements

• Experience at the high school and/or college level.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent recommended but not required
• Previous participation experience required

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous coaching experience recommended

Responsibilities

• Meets with students, in-person or through video conference, to practice extemporaneous speaking, original oratory, student congress, debate, research, strategize, and prepare for contests.
• Encourages student participation in the activities program.
• Enforces participation rules of Field Trip and Student Travel Guidelines of USN, school policies and debate team policies.
• Communicates policies and procedures to students and parents.
• Schedules contests in accordance with the school calendar along with city, state, and regional debate schedules.
• Supervises qualifiers at tournaments.
• Works with Dean of Student life to budgets, arrange transportation, secure hotel rooms, hire judges, submit entries, post schedules, dismiss students following attendance procedures, and publicize for interscholastic contests in accordance with school policy and procedures.
• Hosts invitational contests and/or assists with contests hosted at other schools.
• Coordinates scheduling with oral interpretation program.
• Maintains a safe environment at practices, contests and student travel.
• Orders supplies, purchases resources and maintains equipment.
• Judges Debate contests as needed.
• Cooperates with media, parents and interested spectators.
• Meets with and communicates to HS Dean of Student Life on all items of travel, budget, standards, calendar, and schedules.

What This Job Offers

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