High School Forensics Coach - Assistant & Lead Practices

Abilene USD 435; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Abilene High School in Abilene, Kansas seeks an Assistant Forensics Coach for the Spring 2027 semester. This is a one-year approved position ending with the season.

The role supports the head coach and helps prepare students for high school forensics competitions, focusing on acting, interpretation, public speaking, and debate while maintaining a positive and organized program environment.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Coach and provide specialized instruction in forensics events, including acting, interpretation, public speaking, and debate.
• Assist with planning and conducting practices, skill-development sessions, and after‑school work nights.
• Prepare students for competition through individualized instruction, feedback, and performance coaching.
• Attend and supervise students at tournaments, including weekend competitions.
• Serve as a tournament judge as needed to meet competition requirements.
• Collaborate with the coaching staff to coordinate event assignments, tournament schedules, and a rotating weekend attendance schedule.
• Support opportunities for split‑squad tournament participation when appropriate.
• Promote sportsmanship, professionalism, and the department core values of Commitment, Effort, and Teamwork.

Job description

Abilene High School in Abilene, Kansas seeks an Assistant Forensics Coach for the Spring 2027 semester. This is a one-year approved position ending with the season.

The role supports the head coach and helps prepare students for high school forensics competitions, focusing on acting, interpretation, public speaking, and debate while maintaining a positive and organized program environment.