26/27 - Coach - Head Debate

Young World Physical Education; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Island High School in Mercer Island, Washington seeks a Head Debate coach to lead the Speech and Debate program across all levels and seasons, ensuring adherence to district and school philosophies while promoting sportsmanship and student growth.

The role oversees scheduling, coordination with assistants, safety, and record-keeping; requires First Aid/CPR, a high school diploma, and coaching experience. Salary is a stipend per negotiated agreement; immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Prior coaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in the fundamentals of the sport s/he is coaching.
• Maintains facilities and equipment.
• Supervises team players at practice, contests, in locker room and during travel.
• Promotes sportsmanship and fair play among all teams and players by setting a good example and enforcing penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Attends all meetings pertaining to his/her sport and submits a budget.
• Communicates safety procedures and ensures all participants are cleared and comply with policies.

Job description

Mercer Island School District 400 Mercer Island High School - Mercer Island, Washington Open in Google Maps

26/27 - Coach - Head Debate

Mercer Island School District 400 Mercer Island High School - Mercer Island, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5878180
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

COACH POSITION:Speech and Debate - Head Coach (All Year)

Salary: Per the negotiated agreement

General Functions:

• Has full responsibility and leadership for overall supervision of his/her program at ALL levels.
• Responsible to see that all students participating in the sport have received proper clearance.
• Responsible for assignments and duties of the assistant coaches (volunteer or contracted) working in his/her sport as well as keeping all records for the sport.
• Organize his/her program so that it is consistent with the district’s and high school's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Submits an annual evaluation at the end of the season of his/her program and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Assumes main responsibility for striving to build good sportsmanship and developing good public relations within the school and community.
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising practice sessions for his/her sport.
• Responsible for assuring that all assistants (contracted or volunteer), as well as self, know the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association, KingCo Conference, and the Mercer Island School District policies and at all times abides by them.
• Informs the public (i.e., media) regarding his/her particular sport as appropriate.
• Continues to gain new knowledge, ideas, and techniques relating to his or her sport through new information and classes as well as keeping current on clock hours.
• Communicates and is responsible for all safety procedures necessary for their specific sport.
• Holds a current first aid and CPR card and is responsible for welfare of all athletes.
• Communicate a clear process for the selection of team members to the athletes.
• Assume other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Essential Functions

• Instructs students in the fundamentals of the sport s/he is coaching.
• Maintains facilities and equipment.
• Supervises team players at practice, contests, in locker room and during travel.
• Promotes sportsmanship and fair play among all teams and players by always setting a good example for participants and fans to follow, exemplifies the highest moral and ethical behavior; instructs participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demands they make sportsmanship a high priority; respects judgment of contest officials, abides by rules of the event and displays no behavior that could incite fans; treats opposing coaches, participants, fans and media members with respect; develops and enforces penalties for participants who do not abide by sportsmanship standards; and develops a method to publicly recognize good sportsmanship.
• We are looking for someone who is motivating, inspiring, communicative and organized.
• Attends all meetings (district and league) pertaining to his/her sport.
• Submits a budget for his /her sport consistent with district procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hold a current and valid First Aid and CPR card
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Prior coaching experience preferred

If you need help with the online process please call [phone] or use the District Job Kiosk in the DistrictAdministration Buildinglocated at 4160 86 th Ave SE, Mercer Island.

Position Type: Coaching
Salary: $5,094 to $5,094 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lindsey Blaine , Athletics Director
• Mercer Island High School
• Email: [e-mail]