Assistant Mock Trial Coach

Assistant Mock Trial Coach

The Assistant Mock Trial Coach is a part-time intermittent position that provides guidance, mentorship, and training to our university's mock trial team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in preparing students for competitions while enhancing their advocacy and trial skills and fostering a competitive and collaborative team environment.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of effective coaching strategies to enhance students' understanding of trial procedures, case analysis, and courtroom advocacy.
• Coach students in trial advocacy techniques, including, but not limited to, writing and performing opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations, closing arguments, applicable rules of evidence and legal principles, developing case theme, theory, and trial strategies, and making and responding to objections.
• Meet with students one on one or in small groups to provide personalized oral and written guidance and feedback to identify areas of strength and improvement while building student confidence.
• Attend and lead regular mock trial practices. As agreed, accompany team to invitational, regional, and other competitions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and less than 3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree
- Juris Doctor – in Law Experience in Mock Trials

Pay Rate:
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. Ohio is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program.

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Pay Grade: 14NE

Pay Range: $16.84-$26.11

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Category:
Administrative Special at-will appointment

Employment Type:

intermittent term

Job Family:
Student Affairs

Job Sub Family:
Student Life & Development

Job Level: IC1

Job Open Date: 06/15/2026

Posting End Date: 06/28/2026

Planning Unit:
College of Arts & Sciences

Work Schedule:

Variable

Months: variable month

Campus:
Athens

Expected hours worked per week: 5-10

Expected duration of assignment:
August
- March annually - may be renewed for up to 3 years depending on funding

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

- Joey Pierce, Employment Coordinator, piercej

Non-Discrimination Statement:
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law.

Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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