High School Congressional Debate Coach

Archdiocese of Detroit; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contract

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Notre Dame Prep Upper School in Pontiac, MI is seeking an enthusiastic Congressional Debate Coach to lead and mentor high school students in competitive speech and debate. The coach will develop students' skills in argumentation, research, public speaking, parliamentary procedure, and legislative debate while fostering confidence, professionalism, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include planning practices, teaching rules and research strategies, mentoring students, preparing for local, regional,

Qualifications

• Experience coaching Congressional Debate is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Interest in working with high school students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead regular practices, drills, and competition preparation.
• Teach Congressional Debate rules, procedures, research strategies, and effective speaking techniques.
• Mentor students in developing speeches, legislation, and research.
• Prepare and accompany students to local, regional, and national tournaments as needed.
• Create a positive, challenging, and inclusive team environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff.

Skills

Congressional Debate

Public speaking

Research skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

Position:High School Congressional Debate Coach

Location: Pontiac, MI

Notre Dame Prep Upper School is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Congressional Debate Coach to lead and mentor high school students in competitive speech and debate. The coach will develop students' skills in argumentation, research, public speaking, parliamentary procedure, and legislative debate while fostering confidence, professionalism, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and lead regular practices, drills, and competition preparation.


• Teach Congressional Debate rules, procedures, research strategies, and effective speaking techniques.


• Mentor students in developing speeches, legislation, and research.


• Prepare and accompany students to local, regional, and national tournaments as needed.


• Create a positive, challenging, and inclusive team environment.


• Communicate effective with students, families, and school staff.

Ideal candidate: Prior experience coaching or competing in Congressional Debate, strong communication and organizational skills, and a genuine interest in working with high school students. Prior coaching experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.

Schedule: Part-time/seasonal 1099 position, with practices and tournament commitments determined by the school's competition calendar.