Assistant Debate Coach

Snoqualmie Valley School District; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Snoqualmie Valley School District is seeking an Assistant High School Debate Coach to support the Head Coach in developing students' public speaking, critical thinking, research, and teamwork through debate activities.

The position involves planning, leading practices, and teaching debate formats, with additional duties including tournament prep, mentoring students, and coordinating with staff and families. Schedule includes after-school sessions and some evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Public speaking, critical thinking, research, argumentation and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Coach in planning and leading practices.
• Teach debate formats and strategies to students.
• Assist students with research and preparation, and provide constructive feedback.
• Support tournament preparation and participation.
• Supervise and mentor students, communicate with staff and families.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and academically focused team environment.
• Follow directions of Head Coach and assist with transportation, supervision during competitions.

Skills

Public speaking

Critical thinking

Research

Teamwork

Argumentation

Job description

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Stipend: $1,550 - $2,583 (SCAA Extra Curricular Salary Schedule 2026-27)

Must be at least 21 years old to serve as a Head Coach, and 19 years old to serve as an Assistant Coach. For complete details, please see the attached job description.

The Assistant High School Debate Coach supports the Head Coach in providing students with opportunities to develop public speaking, critical thinking, research, argumentation, and teamwork skills. The assistant coach helps plan and lead practices, teaches debate formats and strategies, assists students with research and preparation, and provides constructive feedback to support student growth and competitive success.

The Assistant Coach works collaboratively with the Head Coach to support the overall goals and expectations of the debate program. Additional duties may include assisting with tournament preparation and participation, supervising and mentoring students, supporting team activities, communicating with school staff and families as appropriate, and helping foster a positive, inclusive, and academically focused team environment.

The Assistant Coach is expected to follow the direction of the Head Coach and support consistent program expectations, procedures, and communication. The position may also require assisting with transportation, supervision, and student support during competitions and team activities.

Coaching students is approximately 2.5 hours after school, two days per week, along with evenings and weekends for debate tournaments. During the competition season, the schedule may include travel and extended hours to support students at local, regional, or state events. Additional administrative work is done for preparation.

• Coaches and Advisors who begin more than two weeks after their respective sport or activity begins will have their stipend prorated accordingly. Proration is based on total days worked in the season or activity versus total days of the season or activity.

Benefit Eligibility

• Insurance: This position alone is not eligible for insurance benefits.*
• Retirement Plans: This position is eligible for a 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Holidays: This position is not eligible for paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off: This position is not eligible for paid time off.
• Snoqualmie Valley School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click HERE for an overview of available benefit options.

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). If combined with another position, including substituting, an employee anticipated to work at least 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Nondiscrimination Notice

Snoqualmie Valley School District complies with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. The Snoqualmie Valley School District will also take steps to ensure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's compliance coordinators:

Section 504 Coordinator

Salina Fassler

Associate Director of Student Supports

P.O. Box 400

Snoqualmie, WA 98065

ADA/Civil Rights/HIB/Title IX/ Coordinator

Dr. Alessandra Schiavone

Associate Director of Health and Safety

P.O. Box 400

Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Non-Discrimination Procedure