2026-27 Assistant Debate Coach, Winnetonka High School

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A high school in Missouri is looking for a part-time Assistant Debate Coach to help students achieve high skill levels in debate while promoting sportsmanship and self-esteem. The ideal candidate must have a valid Missouri teaching certificate and some coaching experience. Responsibilities include coaching participants, scheduling practices, and maintaining safety conditions. Interest in debate and effective communication skills are essential for fostering a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teacher or substitute certificate issued through DESE.
• Preferred previous coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching individual participants in skills for sport achievement.
• Plan and schedule regular practice programs.
• Work with the athletic director and Head Coach on scheduling contests.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Valid Missouri teacher or substitute certificate

Job description

2026-27 Assistant Debate Coach, Winnetonka High School

Job ID: 5657562
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

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Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teacher or substitute certificate issued through DESE
• Preferred previous coaching experience in assigned sport
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

Reports to: The athletic director who provides overall objectives and final evaluations in conjunction with the building administrator.

Job Goal: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the coaching of individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Assists in planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the athletic director and Head Coach in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the coach’s sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Assists in organizing and supervising a total sports program.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Support Staff Evaluation process.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required