Debate Sponsor

Ames Community School District is a supportive community dedicated to personal and professional growth, offering competitive pay, employee discount programs, and modern, well-equipped facilities. Join a collaborative and innovative environment where your strengths are celebrated and your potential is nurtured.

About the role

The High School Debate Sponsor is responsible for organizing, supervising, and supporting the high school debate program. This includes coordinating practices and competitions, preparing students for debate events, and ensuring the program operates in accordance with school and district expectations.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and supervises debate practices, meetings, and competitions.
• Prepares and coaches students for debate events, including research, argument development, public speaking, and presentation.
• Coordinates participation in debate tournaments and other events.
• Supervises students and ensures their safety and appropriate conduct during practices, competitions, and travel.
• Provides guidance and feedback to students to support skill development and personal growth.
• Creates a sense of belonging and a welcoming environment for all students.
• Promotes teamwork, collaboration, critical thinking, and respectful communication.
• Ensures that student members understand the expectations of the organization and represent excellence within the school.
• Follows the guidelines, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Ames Community School District.
• Maintains continuous communication with students, families, faculty, and administration as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient functioning of the program.

Qualifications

• Experience with debate, speech, public speaking, or a related activity preferred.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with high school students and staff.
• Enthusiasm for encouraging a creative and supportive environment.

Pay

$4,841 stipend

About the community

Ames is a vibrant and close-knit community in the heart of Iowa, offering small-town charm with big-city amenities. As a college town, it provides numerous opportunities for cultural events, educational pursuits, and community initiatives. Joining Ames CSD means becoming a valued member of a community driven by communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.