US/MS Debate Coach
Crystal Springs Uplands School · Burlingame, CA · 1 wk ago
Education$40–$60/hrPart-time
The Role
The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents.
Responsibilities
- Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
- Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate and teach students
- Direct, coach and prepare the debate teams in both divisions to compete at the novice and varsity levels
- Develop students' debate skills in parliamentary-style debate techniques
- Develop and implement novice curriculum for students new to debate
- Train experienced debaters in advanced techniques of argumentation and tournament strategy
- Facilitating the acquisition of research material; advising on argumentation and case preparation
- Conducting practice and drill sessions twice per week. This includes 1 practice/instructional session for Middle School students and 1 session for Upper School students each week
- Cook up tournament registration and travel logistics with the US Student Life and Program Coordinator and the MS Program Manager
- Work with the US Student Life and Program Coordinator, the MS Program Manager and the Business Office to register students for local competitions
- Supervise, coach, and judge students participating in tournaments
- Take weekly attendance and notify the US Student Life and Program Coordinator and the MS Program Manager of any discipline or student issues
Qualifications
- Experience working with a debate team, including supporting research, argument development, and preparation for structured competitive debates
- Prior experience working with children in educational or extracurricular settings
Skills
- Experience working with a debate team, including supporting research, argument development, and preparation for structured competitive debates
- Prior experience working with children in educational or extracurricular settings
Benefits
No benefits offered.
Pay
This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt position. The hourly wage ranges from $40 to $60, depending on experience.
Schedule
The schedule generally requires approximately 3 hours after school (split across 1–2 days per week), plus additional hours on weekends as needed.