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McKendree College

Assistant Speech Coach

Lebanon, IL · On-site

Speech and Debate Opening Date: 08/11/2026 FLSA: Exempt McKendree University, located in Lebanon ... Position Summary and Key Responsibilities The Assistant Speech Coach supports the McKendree ...

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What does a speech debate assistant do?

A Speech Debate Assistant supports coaches and students in high school or collegiate speech and debate programs. Their duties often include helping students research topics, practice speeches and debates, organize events, and provide feedback on performance. They may also assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling practices or managing tournament logistics. The goal is to help students improve their communication, critical thinking, and argumentation skills.

What are some common challenges speech debate assistants face when supporting students during tournament preparation?

Speech Debate Assistants often encounter challenges such as helping students manage performance anxiety, ensuring that research and arguments are well-organized, and adapting coaching techniques to diverse learning styles. They must also balance providing constructive feedback with maintaining students’ motivation and confidence. Additionally, managing tight preparation schedules and coordinating with other coaches and team members to ensure every student is ready for competitions is a frequent aspect of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a speech debate assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as a Speech Debate Assistant, you typically need a background in communication, rhetoric, and argumentation, often supported by coursework or experience in debate or related fields. Familiarity with debate formats, research databases, and presentation or scoring software is highly valuable. Exceptional organizational skills, mentorship ability, and clear communication help foster student growth and effective team collaboration. These competencies are crucial for guiding students’ skill development, managing competitions, and ensuring a successful debate program.
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Infographic showing various Speech Debate Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Debate / Speech Assistant

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Kennedy High School
Date Available:
TBD
To instruct and lead students in Debate / Speech as an assistant.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.
Required Skill Sets:
Required endorsement 5-12 Speech Communications/Theatre
Hiring Manager:
Jason Kline
Shawn Thomsen
HR Staff:
Melissa McLean
Contact Information:
Shawn Thomsen
Activity Director
sthomsen@crschools.us
319-558-3416

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