Instructional Assistant - Assistant Debate Coach - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

About the role

The Grand Canyon University Speech and Debate Team is seeking a skilled Debate Coach Assistant to provide support to the Director in all areas of coaching for debates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coach weekly practice.
• Aid in debate case construction.
• Travel in and out-of-state with the team (up to 10 tournaments per year).
• Judge tournaments.
• Aid with administrative tasks associated with team budget and travel expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of competition or coaching experience in NPDA debate, IPDA debate, and/or AFA/NFA individual events.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications

• Four years of competition or coaching experience in intercollegiate speech and debate.
• Qualified to elimination rounds at the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence, National Parliamentary Debate Association Championship Tournament, IPDA or Speech National Championships.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with tournament organization and administration.

Benefits

• Exceptional workplace benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• Full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children receive an Education Tuition Discount Program.
• Free on-site gyms on campus.