Speech and Debate Coach (Brentwood High School)

Brentwood High School seeks a highly qualified applicant to assist the head coach in providing supervisory and instructional leadership to a state and nationally competitive speech and debate team. This person must be willing to spend after school hours coaching at practices and weekend hours at competitive tournaments. In addition to coaching, this position may require the recruitment of a highly diverse group of students, helping the head coach with organization of paperwork for weekend tournaments, and a sensitivity and understanding of teenagers in competitive situations.

REPORTS TO: Building Athletic Director

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with a diverse population of children preferred
• Experience with Speech and Debate preferred

Terms of Employment

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Certified

SHIFT TYPE: Extra Pay/Extra Duty

HOURS PER DAY/WEEK: Varies depending on the season

SCHEDULE: August - June

Responsibilities may include:

• Stay informed on rules, procedures, and judging standards for speech and debate events

• Occasionally judge for tournaments

• Supervise students in the evenings and weekends at practices and competitive events along with the head coach

• Read student speeches, pieces, etc and offer feedback and advice

• Analyze and evaluate student speeches and performances through in person practice or video

• Promote the program in the community through media and district communications outlets

• Acquire literary materials and resources for student speeches and performances

• Conduct practice activities and drills to continuously improve student performance

• Encourage students to use their speaking skills in the community and in their classrooms

• Develop a competitive speech and debate team in a small school environment

External Candidates: If interested in applying for this position, complete an online application at https://brentwood.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

All candidates must attach the following documents to your application: resume and the contact information for at least 3 references (including your current supervisor)

EOE. Brentwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or for assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact the Brentwood School District Office of Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,267.00 - $7,587.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff/students are required to wear a mask.

Work Location: One location