2026-2027 Head Coach, Middle School Speech and Debate - Central High School

Job Title:        Head Coach, Middle School Speech and Debate - Central High School

Department:  Athletics

Pay Grade:     GRPJ

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports to:    Site Athletic Director

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for supporting the Head Coach for Speech and Debate as part of the Athletic Program.  Uses sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to students; and serving as a liaison for the district and program with other schools, the community and various organizations. Also responsible for transportation and maintenance of district laptops.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Control and moderate SPS Speech and Debate for designated high school facility.
• Set and assign roles,  and all other administrative functions within the SPS Speech and Debate  program for designated high school facility.
• Enforce discipline arising from inappropriate behavior and breaches in school and SPS code of conduct.
• Recruit participants; develop team rosters; and schedule practices, and meets.
• In accordance with the Athletics and Business Services office, help develop funding opportunities and grant writing.
• Communicate with opposing coaches to confirm times, etc.
• Establish a training regime appropriate for the Speech and Debate Schedule.
• Teach communication skills and cooperative debate.
• Conduct regular grade checks to ensure eligibility for student players.
• Maintains a variety of records complying with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in job related area, preferred.
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Missouri Teaching Certification, preferred.
• Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate, required.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Criminal Background Clearance the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge is required to perform basic math; review and interpret highly technical information; write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions.
• Knowledge to perform the functions of the job Community support organizations and public relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
• Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks and occasionally require upgraded skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid, applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions.
• Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions.
• Ability to analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions and create action plans. 
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
• Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to work as part of a team; analyze situations and make accurate decisions; work on multiple projects; and deal with frequent interruptions and changing work priorities.
• Ability to work with detailed information; maintain confidentiality; and communicate with diverse groups.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work environment varies according to assigned sport.
• The work is light work that requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. 
• Must possess the physical ability to perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance. 
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking. 

Salary : $2,640 - $5,720