What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Debate Coach position at Shawnee Heights High School?
Shawnee Heights Speech & Debate is seeking an assistant debate coach for the 2026-2027 Debate season, which runs from September-January.
Assistant debate coaches must:
- Have at least one, but preferably both of the following:
- Experience as a policy debate coach and/or competitor.
- Experience working with young people as a coach, teacher, tutor, mentor, etc.
- Be available to coach approximately 6 hours of practice per week (afternoons and evenings).
- Be available to travel with students 2-3 weekends per month (Fridays and/or Saturdays).
- Be available to judge at post-season tournaments (weekends required in December & January).
The following conditions are preferred but not necessarily required:
- Applicant is at least 21 years of age and has a clean driving record (district requirement to transport students).
- Applicant has 60 hours of college credit and is willing to become licensed as a substitute teacher (for supervision purposes).