Middle School Head Debate Coach

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Middle School Debate program.
• Work with other Debate Coaches to foster a healthy and supportive team environment.
• Develop and execute practice plans for weekly meetings, including overseeing assistant coaches and High School volunteers.
• Organize weekend debate trips, including overseeing logistics, transportation, and securing chaperones.
• Chaperone and coach students at debate tournaments.
• Collaborate with the Middle School Administration to provide students individualized help and support, including maintaining consistent behavioral expectations.
• Communicate regularly with team members and parents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Experience coaching or teaching Middle School Debate; specific experience with the English-Speaking Union New York Debate League a plus.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty and student body in support of our students.

Pay

Salary Range: $80/hour - $100/hour. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Expected Hours: Weekly debate practice (~3 hours, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM every Wednesday afternoon). Prep work with Middle school debate staff (~2 hour per week, flexible). Meetings with the Middle School Administration (as needed) in support of our students. Debate tournaments (one full Saturday in October, November, December, January, March, and April - all within NYC). Additional hours are available for assisting with High School Debate.