Debateit

DebateIt is hiring a part-time debate coach or accomplished competitor/judge to test the product and improve how it argues, judges, and gives feedback. You will run practice rounds, review speeches and ballots, identify strategic mistakes, and show us what a stronger response should look like. You will work directly with the founder to turn that feedback into product changes.

Responsibilities

• Test DebateIt in the formats you know well.
• Review arguments, rebuttals, evidence use, weighing, and judge feedback.
• Flag format errors and weak strategic decisions.
• Rewrite weak responses and explain why your version is better.
• Help create evaluation rubrics and test cases for future releases.
• Use cases, flows, ballots, drills, or lesson plans you own or have permission to share as reference material.
• Collect feedback from other coaches, judges, and competitors when useful.
• Help prioritize product improvements.

Who we’re looking for

• A current or former debate coach, judge, or experienced competitor.
• Deep knowledge of at least one competitive debate format.
• Strong written feedback and attention to detail.
• The ability to explain exactly why an argument or ballot is weak.
• Interest in product development. No coding or AI experience is required.

An archive of debate files is useful, but not required. Existing relationships with coaches, judges, and competitors are also useful, but this is not a sales or recruiting role. We care about your debate judgment, not the size of your network.

Do not submit private student information, confidential team files, or materials you do not have permission to share.

Details

• Part-time
• Hybrid in New York City
• Paid

If you have any questions, feel free to message Aidan David Hollinger-Miles on LinkedIn