Assistant Director of Speech and Debate 2026-2027

About The Trinity Preparatory School of Florida

Trinity Preparatory School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory school that develops ethical, resilient leaders who thrive in the pursuit of excellence, embrace diversity in thought and perspective, and grow spiritually. In alignment with our mission, we affirm our commitment to our four core values: Trinity Family; Educational Excellence, both Academic and Extracurricular; Leadership and Character Development; and Faith and Spirituality. In 1968, a dedicated group of Orlando community leaders led by the late Reverend Canon A. Rees Hay wanted to provide a quality, independent secondary education for students in Central Florida. As a result, they established Trinity Preparatory School in grades 6 through 12. Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, the school welcomes families and students from all faith traditions, cultures, and backgrounds. Our devoted and notable faculty and staff are leaders in their field who share their knowledge and expertise with others at various professional development opportunities worldwide. Their dedication is demonstrated to our students, families, and communities both in and out of the classroom with a balance of academic rigor and wellness.

Position Summary

Trinity Preparatory School, seeks an assistant director of speech and debate to encourage continued growth and excellence within our already well-established program. Our students compete in all events except policy debate and work diligently towards their goals of state and National Level Qualifications. The Team Currently Travels The National forensics circuit and within the state of Florida. Our program cultivates speech and debate throughout our entire school. We have participants in both middle and upper school.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director of Speech and Debate with team operations to include monitoring academic progress of team members
• Coaching and overseeing a holistic and mission-driven debate program
• Attending tournaments on the local and national circuits, sharing responsibilities with assistant coaches
• Teaching courses in communication, argumentation, and forensics (middle and upper)
• Teaching courses within field of experience or degree
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and traveling on the national circuit (NSDA and TOC)
• Experience in programmatic coaching and culture building
• Ability to work with a coaching staff to achieve programmatic goals
• Experience working with parents and school administrators
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent with a focus on related field, Masters and above preferred

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability, 403(b) plans.

Employee Nondiscrimination Policy

Trinity Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Safeguarding for Children and Youth

Trinity Preparatory School of Florida is committed to ensuring the safeguarding and well-being of its students and expects all faculty, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process at TPSF is carried out in accordance with recommendations of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida on Protection for Children and Youth from Abuse and includes rigorous background checks prior to appointment and additional training after appointment.