Assistant Speech & Debate Coach Presentation HS

Company: Cardinal Gibbons High School
Location: San Jose
Posted on: October 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job TypePart-timeDescriptionSpeech & Debate Coach
Part-time, Academic year
FTE: .2
Approx Hours: 2-3 hours after school 5 days a week (approx 3-5:30)
2 tournaments/month nearly every month from September 2024-May/June 2025*
Pay Range: $12,000-$15,000 stipend (based on experience)
Reports to: Director of Speech & Debate
Supervises: None
*Qualified tournaments in April-June including TOC, CHSSA, NCFL, NDCA, NIETOC, NSDA Nationals
About Presentation High School
Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and passion for our mission.
Position Summary
The Speech & Debate coach assists the Speech & Debate Program Director throughout the academic year by facilitating after-school student practices, chaperoning, judging, and coaching at weekend competitions.
Duties and Specific Responsibilities
General

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• Inspire, motivate, and teach students specific skills related to speech and debate
  
• Build positive character traits and supportive relationships with students
  
• Ensure the safety of students by adhering to both program and general school rules and policies at all times
  
• Provide group setting and individualized coaching via practices, office hours, and tournaments
  
  Daily/Weekly
  
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  • Attend regular after-school practices with multiple skill levels/experience student levels
    
  • Engage student leaders and promote cross-grade learning during practices
    
  • Teach novice student events and build upon JV and Varsity students' knowledge
    
  • Provide feedback and edit suggestions on performances, debates, public addresses, and extemporaneous speaking
    
  • Aid in the preparation of students for local, regional, and national competitions
    
  • Conduct debate-related research assignments
    
    Monthly
    
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    • Attend the all team/club meeting 1x/month
      
    • Attend tournaments (assigned by the program director) as chaperone, assistant coach, and/or judge
      
      Requirements
      Education & Experience
      
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      • High School Diploma
        
      • Bachelor's Degree preferred
        
      • Experience working with students of all skill levels (Novice, JV & Varsity)
        
      • Experience coaching at national tournaments and in California and/or local Coast Forensic League
        
        Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
        
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        • Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures for speech and debate
          
        • Demonstrated competency in coaching multiple speech and debate events offered at Presentation High School (Platform, Limited Prep, Interp, LD/Policy Debate, Congress)
          
        • Strong interest in curriculum development
          
        • Familiarity with Verbatim, Slack, Dropbox, Zoom and Tabroom platforms
          
        • NSDA Coaching Accreditation
          
        • A commitment to the educational philosophy of Presentation High School
          
        • Ability to work well with students, colleagues, and parents
          
        • A willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Presentation community
          
        • Excellent organization, verbal, and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills
          
        • Commitment to equity and inclusion
          
          Physical Demands
          
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          • Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs
            
          • Will be required to travel to other buildings on the campus as well as to other locations
            
          • May be required to lift up to 20 lbs
            
            Work Environment
            
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            • Presentation High School campus, classroom, and office environment
              
            • Similar classroom and office environments at schools/campuses/educational institutions or convention centers where competitions are hosted
              
            • Traveling accommodations including but not limited to airports and hotels
              
              EEO Statement
              Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion. In this spirit, it particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category under applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.
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