Job DetailsJob Location91 - New York, NYSalary Range$3,000.00 - $5,000.00 SalaryThe Spence School seeks a Debate Coach for the Upper School Debate Team, which includes students who participate in Novice, JV, and Varsity Public Forum debate. Responsibilities:
- Judge PF on the weekends of major tournaments (usually two per semester, and includes travel outside of the NYC area to Boston, New Haven, Philadelphia, or Princeton)
- Hold weekly one-hour sessions either in person on on Zoom to prepare student participants for debate competitions by assisting with debate strategy and coaching progressive argumentation at a basic level
- Facilitate research and construction of cases and speeches
- Communicate regularly with the faculty advisor of the Debate Team and the Upper School Dean of Students
Qualifications:
- Is ready to joyfully engage high school students
- Demonstrates flexibility, patience, maturity and good judgment
- Demonstrates professional boundaries working with students
- Is responsible and punctual
- Has experience competing in Public Forum debate at the Varsity level
- Has sustained experience coaching high school students
- Possess strong writing, verbal and organizational skills
- Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences