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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time policy debate coach in the United States is $109,580.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Full Time Policy Debate Coaches are educators who work with students or debate teams to develop their skills in policy debate, a form of competitive academic debate focused on policy-related topics. They are responsible for teaching debate strategies, argumentation, research methods, and public speaking. These coaches often organize practices, attend tournaments, and provide feedback to help debaters improve. In addition to coaching, they may also handle administrative tasks and collaborate with other educators or organizations to enhance the debate program.

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Debate Assistant Coach

Jefferson School District 251

Rigby, ID • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 hours ago

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Assistant Coach
Date Posted:
3/18/2026
Location:
Rigby High School
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
TITLE: Debate Assistant Coach
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
  2. Patient, yet firm.
  3. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
  4. Physically able to perform assigned duties.
  5. Previous speech and debate experience preferred, but not mandatory.
  6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator.
NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
In accordance with district policies and procedures, the high school Assistant Debate Coach will assist the High School Debate Coach in all aspects of administration, operations, and coaching of the speech and debate teams.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides individual and group instruction in preparation for tournament competition.
  • Attend weekly practices and travel to week-end tournaments to assist with tournaments and chaperone students.
  • Assists in arranging transportation, lodging, and meals for tournament.
  • Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
  • Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as requested.
  • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
  • Is responsible for the welfare and safety of the students at practice, during competition and while teaching. This includes responsibility for students while on road trips and beyond tournament times (i.e. at motels, restaurants, and before and after tournaments.)
  • Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs all other duties assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is an "at will position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated by the building principal.

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