Forensics Coach

Date of Posting:
July 1, 2026

Applications will be accepted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12:00 AM - Friday, July 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Units: 3

Location: Marple Newtown High School

Number of Positions: 1

Job Description: Forensics is a club dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students at Marple Newtown and offers students a multitude of activities, as well as opportunities to socialize and build lasting friendships. The team participates in local Pennsylvania High School Speech League (PHSSL) tournaments, competing alongside schools to enhance forensics (speech) education.

Effective:  School Year

Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience working with school age students and coordinating and managing events.
• Skills: Strong managerial, organizational, and communication skills.
• Education: Valid PA teaching certificate.
• Ability to work with students of all ability levels.

Essential Functions:

• A coach acts as a liaison between the school administration and the club, providing guidance to student leaders and members.
• Coaches will promote a positive, inclusive team culture, ensuring all students have equitable opportunities to participate and grow academically, socially, and competitively.
• Develop and implement the speech and debate program, including preparing students for persuasive, demonstrative, commentary, impromptu, and informative speaking events.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate regular Forensics Club meetings focused on developing students’ skills in public speaking, argumentation, interpretation, and performance events.
• Coach and mentor students in public speaking techniques, debate strategies, research skills, and effective communication to foster both skill development and confidence.
• The coach will prepare students for interscholastic speech and debate competitions by providing coaching, feedback, and instruction aligned to event rules, judging criteria, and competition standards.
• Coaches coordinate and supervise student participation in local, regional, and/or state-level Forensics tournaments, including registration, logistics, transportation coordination, and adherence to district policies.
• Coaches will ensure students do not participate if they have not paid the activity fee.
• Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.

Frequency of meetings: September – June (based on the PHSSL schedule); meet approximately 1/week after school for an hour; 7-10 events per year

Approximate number of students enrolled: Approximately 40 students

Clearances: In accordance with the school code, Act 24 and all related clearances.

MNSD Supplementary Contract Unit Values )

• 1-2 years experience - $438.00
• 3, 4, 5 years experience - $475.00
• 6 years & over experience - $510.00

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit an online application.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at .

Marple Newtown School District

36 Media Line Road

Newtown Square, PA 19073

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