HS Debate Coach

Norwalk Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Community School District is seeking a High School Debate Coach at Norwalk High School. The role reports to the Athletic Director and focuses on coaching competitive debate while upholding district athletic standards.

The coach will instruct athletes, coordinate practice schedules, ensure safety and eligibility, and promote sportsmanship and school pride across athletic programs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in competetive speech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport.
• Develops and organizes practice program.
• Schedules and conducts practices according to agreed-upon schedules.
• Supervises athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete leaves, knowing where all participants are at all times.
• Supervises athletes on buses on trips to other schools.
• Promotes the entire Norwalk Athletics program.
• Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials.
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student athletes.
• Assists the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under the rules of Norwalk CSD.
• Ensures that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including medical insurance coverage form and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Communicates with parents in regards to team rules and athletic department guidelines.
• Knows and understands the Norwalk Athletic Department rules and regulations.
• Adheres to all safety laws and district policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Computer systems

Organization

Communication

Self-evaluation

Team relationships

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/19/2026
• Location:
  Norwalk High School
• Date Available:
  Immediately

NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HS Debate Coach

Reports to - Athletic Director

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes regarding techniques, rules and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program
• Schedules and conducts practices according to agreed-upon schedules
• Supervises athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete leaves, knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervises athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promotes the entire Norwalk Athletics program
• Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
• Assists the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under the rules of Norwalk CSD
• Ensures that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including medical insurance coverage form and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins
• Communicates with parents in regards to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Knows and understands the Norwalk Athletic Department rules and regulations
• Adheres to all safety laws and district policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and coworkers.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Previous experience in competetive speech preferred.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

Working Conditions

Varied.

Terms of Employment

Yearly contract issued.

Evaluation
Evaluated annually by the Athletic Director

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 2:19:25 AM CST.