2026-2027 High School Speech & Debate Assistant Coach
Young World Physical Education
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Job summary
Young World Physical Education is seeking a Speech & Debate Assistant Coach at Smithville High School. The role involves overseeing team practices and ensuring compliance with policies while providing students with a safe and supportive environment.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in coaching or a similar role. Candidates should be prepared for a contracted school year and a salary based on the Extra Duty Salary Schedule.
Qualifications
- Head Coach requires a Bachelor’s degree and valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
- Assistant Coach must have a minimum of 36 college hours and CPR certification.
- Experience with emergency first aid preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coach teams effectively and enforce district policies.
- Maintain accurate team rosters and oversee equipment.
- Plan practices and report student injuries.
Skills
Education
Job description
Location: Smithville, Missouri – Smithville High School. This position is also posted in the Smithville School District.
Job ID: 5721955
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026
Summary
A coach is responsible working within the framework of the athletics and activities program in accordance with district policies and procedures.
The job requires the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations provided for employees with disabilities.
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport assigned to coach.
- Responsible for the information contained in the Athletics and Activities Handbook and Activity Funds Procedures Manual.
- Provide emergency first aid.
- Attend all conference general meetings and selection meetings.
- Be responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of the coaching of the team under his or her direction and enforce all rules of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA) as they pertain to the respective sports.
- Maintain accurate rosters at all times, ensuring that it is up-to-date and on file with the Athletic & Activities Office.
- Prepare detailed equipment and supply budget requests to be submitted to the Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities.
- Inspect all equipment, oversee the issuance and collection of equipment, maintain equipment inventory records and direct activities of student managers.
- Responsible for all tryouts, practices, team meetings, and athletic contests when the team is involved, including off-season programs.
- Report injuries of participants to the Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities.
- Employ a positive coaching methodology.
- Work with athletic booster club organization.
- Provide a safe environment for students.
- Adhere to all the policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.
Head Coach – Assistant Coach
Head Coach and Assistant Coach – Supervise students at all times
Head Coach – Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university
Assistant Coach – Minimum of 36 hours from accredited college/university
Head Coach – Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
Head Coach and Assistant Coach – CPR Certification and Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
- Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance.
- Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents.
- Present information effectively and respond to questions.
- Write clear and complete coaching plans.
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
- Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
- Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
- Solve a variety of problems in many different situations.
- Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
- Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
- Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
- Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use.
- Use district software for recording grades and finding student information.
- Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district.
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
- Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously.
- Move around the classroom.
- Read handwritten or printed material.
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.
Contracted school year
Extra Duty Salary Schedule
Position Type: Extra Duty
- At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
- Justin Corcoran, Assistant High School Principal / Activities & Athletics Director
- Smithville High School
- Email: corcoraj@smithville.k12.mo.us
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