The Assistant Coach for Speech Events is pivotal in preparing our students for competitive speech competitions while honing their communication and critical thinking skills. The Assistant Coach for Speech Events will work closely with our Director and Assistant Director of Speech and Debate, by facilitating practice sessions, offering constructive feedback, traveling to competitions, and creating a supportive learning environment for our students.
We are seeking candidates local to the Raleigh-Durham area, but are open to welcoming a virtual coach to join the coaching staff.
An ideal candidate would have the following qualities:
Eagerness to build supportive relationships with students in and beyond the classroom
A willingness to try innovative teaching and coaching strategies
Cultural competence with a desire to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
Expertise in communication skills
Experience in competitive speech as a competitor; while experience in coaching is preferred for this role, it is not a requirement for the position.
The job responsibilities for the position include:
Assist in running Upper School Speech & Debate practices for Speech
Work after school to coordinate practices and support competitive students
Chaperone and judge at Speech & Debate competitions on weekends to support competitive students
Provide weekly office hours with students to prepare for upcoming competitions on the local, regional, and national level
Provide detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement during practice sessions and competitions, empowering students to refine their performances.
Guide students in mastering essential public speaking techniques such as delivery, articulation, and body language through engaging practice activities.
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