About The Position

Grand Canyon University is seeking a skilled Debate Coach Assistant to provide reliable support to the Director in all areas of coaching for debates for the Grand Canyon University Speech and Debate Team. This role is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Two years of competition or coaching experience in NPDA debate, IPDA debate, and/or AFA/NFA individual events.
  • Must successfully pass a background check.
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Nice To Haves

  • Four years of competition or coaching experience in intercollegiate speech and debate
  • Qualified to elimination rounds at the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence, National Parliamentary Debate Association Championship Tournament, IPDA or Speech National Championships.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and coach weekly practice.
  • Assist in debate case construction.
  • Travel in and out-of-state with the team (up to 10 tournaments per year).
  • Judge tournaments.
  • Assist with administrative tasks associated with team budget and travel expenses.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401K savings plan
  • Generous time off plan
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
  • Free covered parking
  • Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children
  • Free on-site gyms on campus
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