Assistant Debate Coach

Key Responsibilities

• Travels to and judges at local, state, and/or national circuit tournaments, either in California or throughout the country, monthly (reasonable airfare, hotel, and meal expenses covered).
• Aids in planning the team competition strategy and with the event logistics at competitions (help reserve airfare and hotel accommodations).
• Aids in research and case-building, attends in-person weekly practices, and leads debate drills.
• Prepares and delivers lectures regarding current issues and events.
• Provides approximately ten hours of tutoring per week.
• Represents the school at meetings and other official administrative functions with area coaches.

Physical Demands

• Stand for extended periods.
• Sit for extended periods.
• Bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions.
• Climb up and down stairs.
• Bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials.
• Pull, push, and lift.
• Reach both above and below shoulder height.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is not required but preferred.
• Must have 3-4 years prior competitive experience in Public Forum, Policy, and/or Lincoln-Douglas debate formats.