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Asst Director of Debate

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

Frequent weekend travel, including coaching, judging, and oversight of students at tournament ... assistant debate coaches. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Minimum ...

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Alexandria, VA

$38K/yr

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Economic Empowerment - AmeriCorps

Richmond, VA

$25K/yr

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Manager Trainee

Salem, VA · On-site

$35K/yr

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Salem, VA

$35K/yr

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Manager Trainee

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$38K/yr

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Manager Trainee

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$35K/yr

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Richmond, VA · On-site

$35K/yr

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What does an assistant debate coach do?

An Assistant Debate Coach supports the head debate coach in training, mentoring, and preparing students for debate competitions. Their responsibilities typically include organizing practice sessions, providing feedback on speeches, researching debate topics, and helping students develop argumentation and public speaking skills. They may also accompany students to tournaments, assist with judging rounds, and handle administrative tasks like scheduling or team communications. The role is essential for fostering a positive and educational environment for debaters to grow and succeed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant debate coach?

To thrive as an Assistant Debate Coach, you need a solid understanding of debate formats, argumentation theory, and public speaking, typically supported by experience in competitive debate or a relevant academic background. Familiarity with research databases, presentation software, and tournament management platforms is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, mentorship ability, and organizational prowess help foster student growth and coordinate successful team activities. These skills ensure effective student development, smooth event logistics, and a competitive, supportive team environment.

What are some typical responsibilities of an assistant debate coach during tournament season?

During tournament season, an Assistant Debate Coach is often responsible for helping students with research, conducting practice rounds, and providing feedback on arguments and presentation skills. They may also coordinate logistics such as tournament registration, travel arrangements, and supervising students at events. Additionally, the assistant coach often collaborates with the head coach to develop training materials and strategies to address students’ individual needs and team goals.

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Faculty - Part-Time Assistant Speech and Debate Coach

Mclean, VA • On-site

POTOMAC SCHOOL
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

The Assistant Speech and Debate Coach is an integral member of The Potomac School's speech and debate program. This part-time position requires assisting the Director of Forensics and K-12 Public Speaking Coordinator to support a highly robust program in Northern Virginia/District of Columbia. The role requires traveling with the team members several times a month on weekends. The person should be available to attend tournaments or competitions and chaperone students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist Upper School speech and debate coaches to manage all the day-to-day operations of the program.
  • When asked, communicate with parents and students, information pertaining to the program (in consultation with other faculty members involved).
  • When asked, work directly with the Transportation Manager to arrange all bus transportation for all tournaments or competitions (if needed).
  • Chaperone tournaments and competitions; providing supervision of students at all times.
  • Partner with other coaches and all students to help them seek solutions in a positive collaborative manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Willingness to put in the hours needed to help maintain a nationally competitive program.

Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree with experience in competitive Speech and/or Debate.
  • Several years of coaching experience at the national circuit level and know argumentation well. The program is focused, but not limited to public address events such as Public Forum Debate, Worlds Schools Debate, Congressional Debate, Extemp Speaking and Oratory.
  • Ability to communicate, motivate, and understand the students' educational and emotional needs.
  • Must be flexible, collaborative, a creative problem-solver, calm, empathetic, and have the ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.
  • Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and use different teaching methods that inspire high student achievement.
  • Enthusiasm and joy for working with students.
  • Knowledge of tournament competition preferred
  • Knowledge and prior use of NSDA's website, NSDA campus, Tabroom, Speechwire and other technology used in the high school debate community.
  • Knowledge of Slack or other corporate communications programs
  • Must be a solid on-line researcher capable of finding evidence and arguments for debate use

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. We recognize that differences are a source of strength, and we know that everyone is enriched when each person's contributions and perspectives are valued.

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