HS Head Debate Coach - North

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Des Moines, Iowa, is looking for a part-time HS Head Debate Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching students the various forms of debate and speech. This includes coordinating competitions, practices, and travel arrangements. Required qualifications include relevant experience and a minimum of an associate degree. Candidates must also have a valid driver’s license. The stipend for this role is $5006.00, and the application deadline is Aug 01, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience as a debate and/or speech coach is desired.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Teach the four forms of debate and various forms of speech.
• Build and lead a team of students through competitions.
• Schedule practices and coordinate travel arrangements.

Skills

Experience as a speech and/or debate instructor or participant

Knowledgeable in performance, research and competitive strategy

Ability to drive students to competition sites

Education

College degree in a related field (Associate Degree minimum)

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in communications or related field

Job description

HS Head Debate Coach - North

Des Moines Public School District North High - Des Moines, Iowa. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Des Moines Public School District and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5703786
• Application Deadline: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: May 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title: HS Head Debate Coach

Position Type: Part‑Time

Stipend Amount: $5006.00

Hiring Specifications

Required:

• Experience as a speech and/or debate instructor or participant.
• Knowledgeable in performance, research and competitive strategy.
• College degree in a related field (Associate Degree minimum).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive students to competition sites as required.

Desired:

• Experience as a debate and/or speech coach.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in communications or related field.

Basic Function

This position is responsible for teaching students the four forms of debate and various forms of speech, including the theories and skills underlying the various competition events. They will build and lead a team of students through regular speech and debate contests, schedule practices and coordinate travel arrangements.

Essential Functions

1. Teach the four forms of debate, including the theories and skills underlying competition events.
2. Meet with students on a regular basis.
3. Submit an annual activity plan to the activities office by Oct 1; required before initial stipend payment.
4. Stay informed on rules, procedures and judging standards for debate events.
5. Foster research, organization and evidence filing skills for building cases.
6. Obtain necessary permissions, insurance and school participation forms and fees from students.
7. Set practice/behavior standards required for students to enter tournaments.
8. Book tournament travel arrangements, including transportation and lodging.
9. Coordinate student and judge entries and supervise/judge at weekend and evening tournaments.
10. Coordinate all‑city middle school debate on site.
11. Communicate with parents through email, text, Facebook, etc.
12. Maintain ongoing communication with high school administration.
13. Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

Additional Essential Functions (for every DMPS position)

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Attend district‑wide meetings as requested.

Department: Activities Department

Reports To: Athletics Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Calendar: Activity Season

Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, computer usage

Working Conditions: Inside

EEO Statement

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Lillie Noland, Executive Assistant, Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]