Speech and Debate Assistant

Francis Howell School District; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Francis Howell School District in Missouri is seeking a Speech & Debate Assistant Coach for Francis Howell High School. This role supports extracurricular activities and helps students develop communication, critical thinking, and performance skills through practice and competition.

The position offers a minimum stipend of $2,712 and requires teamwork with the head coach and building staff to organize practice plans, coordinate events, and promote sportsmanship while ensuring student safety at

Qualifications

• FHSD Certified Employees eligible to coach.
• FHSD Non-Certified Employees eligible to coach.
• External candidates may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and instruction of student participants during practices and competitions.
• Support development of students' communication, critical thinking, and performance skills.
• Help organize and implement practice plans and competition preparation.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive student behavior.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Assist with coordination of events, competitions, and related activities.
• Work collaboratively with the head coach and building staff.

Skills

FHSD Certified Employees

FHSD Non-Certified Employees

External candidates

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Location: Francis Howell High School

The Francis Howell School District is a great place to live, work and go to school. FHSD is committed to the recruitment and retention of top-notch employees with the determination and drive to create a positive and effective 21st century learning environment for our students.

Position: Speech & Debate Assistant Coach

Stipend: Minimum $2,712

Purpose Statement

Extra-curricular activities are an important extension of the student experience. The Assistant Coach will inspire, motivate, and teach students skills related to Speech & Debate while building positive character traits and meaningful relationships with students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision and instruction of student participants during practices and competitions
• Support the development of students' communication, critical thinking, and performance skills
• Help organize and implement practice plans and competition preparation
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive student behavior
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
• Assist with coordination of events, competitions, and related activities
• Work collaboratively with the head coach and building staff

Qualifications

• FHSD Certified Employees
• FHSD Non-Certified Employees
• Qualified external candidates

Assistant Coach Requirement

• Completion of 60 or more college credit hours prior to coaching