Debate Team Coach - Lead Practices & Tournaments

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools seeks a seasonal program coordinator for Somerville High School's debate program. The role supports the Boston Debate League, coordinates practices, registrations, and tournament logistics, and collaborates with a program manager to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include running weekly practices, student registration, chaperoning tournaments, budgeting, and attending year-end events, with CORI clearance required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Help run practices once per week after school.
• Register students for the program and manage team logistics (snacks, tournament sign-ups, etc.).
• Chaperone students BDL tournaments which can be split with the co-coach.
• Meet a minimum of once a month with your program manager for planning or other support.
• Conduct pre-registration and registration for tournaments before deadline.
• Chaperone students at tournaments and other BDL events.
• Judge at tournaments as needed.
• Participate in coach community meetings and start-and end-of-year meetings with BDL and school leadership.
• Recruit new students for the debate team and build team culture to retain existing students.
• Build debate knowledge when necessary (with assistance from BDL).
• Communicate with Program Manager when questions or concerns arise.
• Read and respond to emails from BDL and Program Manager.
• Attend End-of-Year Awards Ceremony.
• Track team budget, submit receipts, and take practice attendance in Team Tools google doc.

Job description

Somerville Public Schools seeks a seasonal program coordinator for Somerville High School's debate program. The role supports the Boston Debate League, coordinates practices, registrations, and tournament logistics, and collaborates with a program manager to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include running weekly practices, student registration, chaperoning tournaments, budgeting, and attending year-end events, with CORI clearance required.