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University of Michigan

Debate Researcher

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

... policy debate tournaments each falland spring. Through a varsity traveling team, urban debate ... Advise U-M Debate coaches and debaters of emerging trends and developments surrounding debate ...

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How much do home based policy debate coach jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based 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.

What is a Home Based Policy Debate Coach?

A Home Based Policy Debate Coach is an experienced debate instructor who provides coaching, guidance, and feedback to policy debate students remotely, usually via video conferencing tools. They help students develop argumentation, research, case construction, and rebuttal skills specifically for policy debate formats. These coaches may work independently or with debate organizations, and their services are often tailored to help students prepare for tournaments or improve their debating abilities from home.

What are some common challenges faced by home-based policy debate coaches, and how can they be addressed?

Home-based policy debate coaches often encounter challenges such as coordinating across different time zones, maintaining student engagement in virtual settings, and providing personalized feedback remotely. To address these, it's essential to establish clear communication channels, utilize collaborative online tools for document sharing and practice, and schedule regular one-on-one check-ins. Adapting lesson plans to the online format and fostering a supportive virtual community can also enhance the coaching experience and student outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Home Based Policy Debate Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Home Based Policy Debate Coach, you need a deep understanding of policy debate formats, argumentation strategies, and research methods, often supported by coaching experience or competitive debate success. Familiarity with digital communication platforms (like Zoom), file sharing tools, and debate research databases is essential. Strong soft skills include clear communication, mentorship, adaptability, and motivational abilities to effectively guide and inspire students remotely. These skills ensure you can deliver high-quality coaching, foster critical thinking, and help debaters succeed in competitive environments.
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Infographic showing various Home Based Policy Debate Coach job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,580 per year, or $52.7 per hour.
Assistant Debate Coach

Assistant Debate Coach

THE OAKWOOD SCHOOL

North Hollywood, CA

$30 - $45/hr

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Oakwood School is a K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California that opened its doors in 1951.  The school has remained faithful to its original mission ever since: to create a diverse educational environment where young people are partners with the adults who teach them and learn from them; where the best means of preparing students for the future is to immerse them in the present; where a healthy learning environment requires joy and humor as well as rigorous intensity; and where students’ intellectual and aesthetic depth – along with their capacity for empathy and moral courage – emerge out of authentic engagement with their teachers, one another, and the world around them.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Part-Time Debate Coach will mentor high school students in our expanding forensics program and reports to the Head Debate Coach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Travels to and judges at local, state, and/or national circuit tournaments, either in California or throughout the country, monthly (reasonable airfare, hotel, and meal expenses covered).
  • Assists in planning the team competition strategy and with the event logistics at competitions (help reserve airfare and hotel accommodations).
  • Aids in research and case-building, attends in-person weekly practices, and leads debate drills.
  • Prepares and delivers lectures regarding current issues and events. 
  • Provides approximately ten hours of tutoring per week.
  • Represents the school at meetings and other official administrative functions with area coaches.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height.  Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to visually inspect work.  Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment is required.  

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Salary Range: $30 an hour (part-time)

REQUIREMENTS

  • A bachelor’s degree is not required but preferred.
  • Must have 3-4 years prior competitive experience in Public Forum, Policy, and/or Lincoln-Douglas debate formats

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