Debate Assistant Coach

Jefferson School District 251; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Idaho is seeking an Assistant Debate Coach for Rigby High School. This role involves assisting the Debate Coach with administration, operations, and coaching of the debate team. Candidates should possess the ability to work effectively with students and staff, along with patience and firmness. While previous speech and debate experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. Responsibilities include providing instruction, supporting tournament logistics, and maintaining student welfare during competitions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of coaching for the speech and debate teams.
• Provide individual and group instruction in preparation for competition.
• Attend weekly practices and travel with students.

Skills

Ability to work with staff, students, and the public

Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed

Patient and firm demeanor

Previous speech and debate experience

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Assistant Coach
• Date Posted: 3/18/2026
• Location: Rigby High School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Title

Debate Assistant Coach

Qualifications

• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Patient, yet firm.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• Previous speech and debate experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Building Administrator

Nature and Scope of the Job

In accordance with district policies and procedures, the high school Assistant Debate Coach will assist the High School Debate Coach in all aspects of administration, operations, and coaching of the speech and debate teams.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group instruction in preparation for tournament competition.
• Attend weekly practices and travel to week-end tournaments to assist with tournaments and chaperone students.
• Assists in arranging transportation, lodging, and meals for tournament.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as requested.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Is responsible for the welfare and safety of the students at practice, during competition and while teaching. This includes responsibility for students while on road trips and beyond tournament times (i.e. at motels, restaurants, and before and after tournaments.)
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties assigned.

Terms of Employment

This is an "at-will" position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the building principal.