Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• Previous speech and/or debate coaching or competition experience at middle school or high school level
• Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities
• Ability to use effective classroom management techniques
• Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes
• Ability to work collaboratively and methodically with students, parents, faculty, and staff on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree(s) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person debate instruction to Upper School students in either World Schools, Parliamentary, and or Speech Events 1- 2 evenings per week (each practice is approximately 2 hours in length)
• Collaborate with other members of the debate program to coordinate and organize practices, travel, and special events
• Travel with the team (including coaching and judging) for local, regional, and national tournaments once to twice a month
• Model and uphold PolyHonor at practices and tournaments
• Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment
• Assess student strengths and areas for growth with regular verbal and written feedback
• Be knowledgeable in new trends and developments within speech and debate education
• Be available to parents, students, administration, and colleagues when needed
• Willingly take on other duties as needed
• Assist with developing and growing a speech program
• Be flexible with coaching a variety of events
• Create a welcoming, kind, exciting, and collaborative environment for all students
• Help guide students to events which best fit their interests
• Attend a virtual (or in person) bi-weekly half hour staff meeting