HS Assistant Debate Coach

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Job : 5188842

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

TITLE:HS Assistant Debate Coach

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT:$3247.00

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 1.Ability to folster student growthin the areas of performance, research and competitive strategy.
• 3. College degree.
• 4. Valid driver’s license.
• 5. The ability to drive students to competition sites.

Desired:

• 1. Experience in the activity of competitive speech and debateeither as a high school or college student.
• 2. Degree in some form of communications (journalism, communication, rhetorical studies, discourse, writing or creative writing).

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for teaching students the four forms of debate and various forms of speech, including the theories and skills underlying the various competition events. They serve as a debate coach and provide oversight to the debate activity.

NOTE:

Assistant coach performs duties that support the head coach. Assigned responsibilities are based on employee expertise, availability, and program objectives. Duties may be reassigned or altered to meet current and emerging organizational needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Teach students the four forms of debate; including the theories and skills underlying the various competition events.
• 2. Meet with students on a regular basis.
• 3. Stay informed on rules, procedures and judging standards for debate events.
• 4. Foster skills in research, organization and filing of evidence for building cases.
• 5. Set practice/behavior standards required for students to enter tournaments.
• 6. Maintain open and ongoing communications with high school administration.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• 1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• 2. Maintain confidentiality.
• 3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• 4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
• 5. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

DEPARTMENT: Activities Department

REPORTS TO: Activities Director

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking,, computer usage

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By:
Lillie Noland

Date: 05/23/2025

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $3,247 Stipend

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Idonis Curtis , HR Manager
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• Phone:
• Email: idonis.curtis