High School Debate & Forensics Assistant Coach

Littleton Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 3,500 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Littleton High School/ Littleton Public Schools is seeking a qualified Forensics/Debate Assistant Sponsor to help run the Speech and Debate Club. The role involves staying current on rules for events, meeting with students, and supervising tournaments on weekends and some evenings.

Prior debate or public speaking experience is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include teaching event theories, conducting drills, and continuously improving the program.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in debate, theatre or public speaking preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed on rules, procedures and judging standards for forensic events.
• Meet with students ~2x per week.
• Supervise and judge at weekend and evening tournaments (11 tournaments, mostly Saturdays, occasional Friday evenings).
• Teach theories and skills underlying the competition events; facilitate acquisition of literacy material and research information for competitions.
• Conduct practices and drills to reinforce and assess skill development.
• Continuously assess strengths and weaknesses of the program to improve it year over year.
• Meet with other speech and debate coaches as needed to support team goals and development.

Skills

Public speaking

Job description

Littleton High School/ Littleton Public Schools is seeking a qualified Forensics/Debate Assistant Sponsor to help run the Speech and Debate Club. The role involves staying current on rules for events, meeting with students, and supervising tournaments on weekends and some evenings.

Prior debate or public speaking experience is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include teaching event theories, conducting drills, and continuously improving the program.