Assistant Debate Coach

Assistant Debate Coach 1 SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Assistant Debate Coach FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Head Coach Classification: SCAA Directed by: Head Coach Oversees: None Work Year: Assigned activity season Salary: As Stated in Schedule Position Summar y: The Assistant High School Debate Coach supports the Head Coach in providing students with opportunities to develop public speaking, critical thinking, research, argumentation, and teamwork skills. The assistant coach helps plan and lead practices, teaches debate formats and strategies, assists students with research and preparation, and provides constructive feedback to support student growth and competitive success. The Assistant Coach works collaboratively with the Head Coach to support the overall goals and expectations of the debate program. Additional duties may include assisting with tournament preparation and participation, supervising and mentoring students, su pporting team activities, communicating with school staff and families as appropriate, and helping foster a positive, inclusive, and academically focused team environment. The Assistant Coach is expected to follow the direction of the Head Coach and support consistent program expectations, procedures, and communication. The position may also require assisting with transportation, supervision, and student support during competitions and team activities. Coaching students is approximately 2.5 hours after school, two days per week, along with evenings and weekends for debate tournaments. During the competition season, the schedule may include travel and extended hours to support students at local, regional, or state events. Additional administrative work is done for preparation. Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent.
• At least 19 years of age at the start of the assigned season.
• Possession and maintenance of current First Aid/CPR/AED card.
• One or more years of previous experience in coaching the assigned activity.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication in the English language, including correct grammar and spelling usage.
• Legally eligible to work for any employer in the United States of America as verified by Form I-9.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  1. Supervises students to promote effective student learning through participation in activities, modeling appropriate behavior in appearance, language, etc. Assistant Debate Coach 2
  2. Communicates respectfully and effectively with all stakeholders (e.g., parents, community, students, opponents, officials, and staff).
  3. Adheres to coaching philosophy and leadership of head coach.
  4. Encourages students to participate in debate program and coaches all students equitably.
  5. Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents, community, students, opponents, officials, and staff.
  6. Administers discipline, when necessary, in a fair and consistent manner.
  7. Emphasizes safety precautions.
  8. Provides opportunities for each participant to achieve some success, providing feedback to students before, during and at the end of the season.
  9. Assists in overseeing practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive, and conducted on a regular basis with the idea of developing the student's greatest potential.
  10. Emphasizes and promotes good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches.
  11. Abides by regulations in the Coaches' Handbook.
  12. Follows district procedures for handling injuries.
  13. Attends all district and building athletic meetings as called by the Athletic Director.
  14. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Nonessential Skills and Experience:
  15. Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Success Factors/Job Competencies:
  16. Demonstrated ability to motivate students.
  17. Demonstrated ability to exercise fairness in working with student athletes.
  18. Demonstrated ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner.
  19. Demonstrated ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and tournaments.
  20. Demonstrated ability to relate to students of different backgrounds.
  21. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
  22. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and coordinate debate activities.
  23. Demonstrated ability to set-up and maintain accurate records and files.
  24. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed the Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this position.
  25. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of student data, IEP, and health information per FERPA and HIPAA requirements. Approval/Revision Date: September 2, 2026 General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all Snoqualmie Valley School D istrict policies and procedures.
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