Assistant Debate Coach: Lead Strategy, Mentorship & Tournaments

Polyprep; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account

Pre-tax commute benefit

Free lunch

Job summary

Poly Prep Country Day School in New York, NY seeks an Assistant Debate Coach to support the growth of its Speech and Debate program. The role combines in-person coaching, instructional design, student mentorship, and tournament representation.

The successful candidate will work with the Director of Debate, consultants, and students, delivering established curriculum while developing original content and research for competitive rounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Multiple years of competitive or coaching experience in Cross-Examination/Policy Debate at the high school level.
• Experience with National Debate Tournament (NDT) and/or Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular in-person availability for after-school practices on campus, including lectures and drills.
• Meet with students, the Director of Debate, and consultant coaches to coordinate instruction and monitor progress.
• Implement curricular instruction and lesson plans provided by the Director of Debate.
• Independently design original instructional content for student programming.
• Assist with research and evidence production to support argument construction and competition readiness.
• Travel with the team to weekend tournaments and coordinate itineraries; chaperone overnight trips.
• Lead pre-round preparation with students for tournaments and oversee on-site judges and staff.

Skills

Coaching experience

Curriculum design

Student mentorship

Education

High school diploma; Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Poly Prep Country Day School in New York, NY seeks an Assistant Debate Coach to support the growth of its Speech and Debate program. The role combines in-person coaching, instructional design, student mentorship, and tournament representation.

The successful candidate will work with the Director of Debate, consultants, and students, delivering established curriculum while developing original content and research for competitive rounds.