Head Coach; Debate

Snoqualmie Valley School District; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Snoqualmie Valley School District seeks a high school debate coach to guide students in public speaking, critical thinking, research, and argumentation. The role involves planning practices, teaching debate formats and strategies, and helping students prepare for competitions.

Coaching occurs after school for about 2.5 hours two days a week, with evenings and weekends for tournaments; travel and longer hours may be required during the season.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old to serve as Head Coach and 19 to serve as Assistant Coach.
• Responsibilities include guiding students in debate, organizing practices, and preparing for competitions.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in developing public speaking, critical thinking, research, and argumentation skills.
• Plan and lead practices, teach debate formats and strategies, and provide feedback.
• Organize tournament participation and mentor students on teamwork and leadership.
• Coordinate with school staff and parents and foster an inclusive environment.
• Travel to local, regional, or state events; support during tournaments; perform prep work.

Skills

Public speaking

Critical thinking

Research

Argumentation

Job description

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Stipend: $3,341 - $4,891 (SCAA Extra Curricular Salary Sched 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.

High school debate coach is responsible for guiding students in developing public speaking, critical thinking, research, and argumentation skills. The coach plans and leads practices, teaches debate formats and strategies, helps students prepare for competitions, and provides constructive feedback to improve performance. Additional duties may include organizing tournament participation, mentoring students on teamwork and leadership, coordinating with school staff and parents, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment that encourages academic growth and competitive success.

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.

Union Information

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

Salina Fassler
Associate Director of Student Supports
P.O. Box 400
Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Dr. Alessandra Schiavone
Associate Director of Health and Safety
P.O. Box 400
Snoqualmie, WA 98065

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.

Non-Discrimination Procedure