Debate Coach & Team Leader — Public Speaking & Strategy

dbucareers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas Baptist University seeks a part-time Debate Coach to lead and mentor the debate team on campus in Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes developing informed thought, public speaking, logic application, and rhetorical skills in line with the university’s Christian mission.

The coach will organize practices and events, recruit student-athletes, coordinate tournaments, and participate in fundraising activities while upholding university values and serving the campus community.

Qualifications

• At least four years of debate leadership experience.
• At least two years of experience with the International Public Debate Association.
• Preferably, at least one National Championship Title awarded by the International Public Debate Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform job duties in accordance with DBU’s vision, mission, and values.
• Administer a competitive program through organizing, supervising, and maintaining a schedule of practices and events, coordinating lectures, scrimmages, and drills, and instructing student-athletes in debate strategies and rhetorical principles.
• Recruit and enroll a roster size agreed upon with the Senior Vice President.
• Host, coordinate, and recruit for annual on-campus, intercollegiate debate tournament.
• Assign and manage student leadership team.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes for the debate program.
• Be active in all university fundraising and related professional activities.
• Be supportive of all team members.
• Hold membership in appropriate national associations and be active in related professional activities.
• Practice superior customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the campus.

Skills

Debate leadership

IPDA experience

National Championship title

Job description

Dallas Baptist University seeks a part-time Debate Coach to lead and mentor the debate team on campus in Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes developing informed thought, public speaking, logic application, and rhetorical skills in line with the university’s Christian mission.

The coach will organize practices and events, recruit student-athletes, coordinate tournaments, and participate in fundraising activities while upholding university values and serving the campus community.