What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Senior Summer Camp Instructor position at Capitol Debate Summer Camps?
Senior Instructor for Capitol Debate Summer Camps at University of Washington
This role involves teaching from July 25 – August 6, 2026.
Why Senior Instructors Choose Capitol Debate
Teach alongside passionate educators. You'll join a team of instructors who share your enthusiasm for speech and debate—people who understand why this work matters.
Curriculum ready to go. Our 20-year-refined curriculum means you can focus on teaching, not lesson planning. Walk in prepared with proven content that works.
See your impact. Our assessment system tracks real student growth. You'll witness firsthand how your teaching transforms students over two weeks.
Prestigious campus locations. Teach at universities including Yale, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UNC Chapel Hill, American University, Villanova, University of Washington, and others nationwide.
The Role
Senior Instructors are the backbone of our classroom experience. You'll lead lessons, coach students individually, judge practice debates and competitions, and deliver personalized feedback.
This is a teaching role, not a babysitting role. You'll work with students ages 8-17 who are motivated to improve their communication skills.
What You'll Do
- Deliver curriculum across public speaking fundamentals, debate strategy, research techniques, and competitive performance
- Provide individualized coaching and complete detailed student assessments at mid-camp and end of camp
- Judge practice debates, presentations, and camp competitions
- Support the Camp Director in ensuring an excellent experience for every student and family
- Participate in 5-10 hours of pre-camp training and planning per session
Commitment
- 2 weeks across Summer 2026 (July 25 – August 6)
Compensation
$2,000 per two-week camp session, plus:
- Housing provided at residential campus locations
- Meals included during camp sessions
Requirements & Experience
- Coached competitive public speaking and debate in one or more of the following: Speech and Debate team, Forensics, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, or similar
- Minimum 2 years of classroom experience at the middle school, high school, or college level
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Staff may be required to walk long distances while supervising children between campus locations in summer weather conditions
Who Should Apply
- You have teaching or coaching experience in Speech & Debate, Forensics, Mock Trial, Model UN, or similar competitive speaking activities
- You're energized by working with young people and seeing them grow
- You understand that great teaching requires patience, adaptability, and genuine care
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every inquiry. Capitol Debate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Camp responsibilities may vary by location; flexibility and a team-first attitude are essential.
Pay: $1,000.00 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000