Coach Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance