HS Speech & Debate Coach - Uncommon Schools

About the role

We are seeking an experienced speech or debate coach to guide a rookie team at Rochester Prep High School. On our students' paths to and through college, nationally recognized competitive programs provide an edge for college admissions, but also for college persistence. The coach will be responsible for all aspects of competition, including identifying tournaments, registration, securing judges, tryouts, motivating and preparing students, and keeping school leaders informed of progress.

Responsibilities

• Up to 6 hours a week of preparation and practice time, including up to 2 hours per week preparing for projects, competitions, and after-school practices.
• Long-term coaching during "Projects": meet with students Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 hour each day, from August to June.
• On average at least 6 hours of practice outside of school hours weekly, working directly with students to prepare for competition.
• Internal employees who also serve as coaches are responsible for the preparation and communication about any absences caused by team tournaments during their standard work hours.
• Competitions: at least 6 weekend tournaments over a 6-month period, including research and identification of appropriate competitions and tournaments, signing up for competitions, coaching and traveling with students to at least all competitions, and ensuring at least one competition is nationally recognized.
• Chaperoning students to at least 2 regional/local competitions that take place ahead of the national competition and can serve as preparation.
• Family communication: because of the significant time required for after-school practices, school-based Enrichment Program Managers and coaches identify team members and confirm commitment via signed parent permission forms indicating after-school commitment, and establish a family communication protocol using the Remind app to update families about competition, after-school practices, and any other time outside of school that students will be doing club-related activities.

Qualifications

• Preparation & Practice Time: Up to 6 hours a week, including up to 2 hours per week preparing for projects, competitions, and after-school practices.
• Long-term coaching during "Projects": meet with students Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 hour each day, from August to June.
• On average at least 6 hours of practice outside of school hours weekly, working directly with students to prepare for competition.
• Internal employees who also serve as coaches are responsible for the preparation and communication about any absences caused by team tournaments during their standard work hours.
• Competitions: at least 6 weekend tournaments over a 6-month period, including research and identification of appropriate competitions and tournaments, signing up for competitions, coaching and traveling with students to at least all competitions, and ensuring at least one competition is nationally recognized.
• Chaperoning students to at least 2 regional/local competitions that take place ahead of the national competition and can serve as preparation.
• Family communication: because of the significant time required for after-school practices, school-based Enrichment Program Managers and coaches identify team members and confirm commitment via signed parent permission forms indicating after-school commitment, and establish a family communication protocol using the Remind app to update families about competition, after-school practices, and any other time outside of school that students will be doing club-related activities.

Pay

An annual stipend of $3,500-$4,000 based on experience and contracted hours per week, paid semi-monthly.