Discourse Power, brings the power of communication through its speech and debate program to youth. Discourse Power is seeking passionate Speech and Debate Coach/Instructor to join our team. Established in 2024, and offers unique speech and debate program, our goal is to help students stimulate critical thinking and cultivate strong communication skills, empowering them to confidently apply these skills in many life-time situations. There is a lot of growth potential for this role as we plan to roll our first fall training program in August.
Role Description: Speech & Debate Instructor
We are hiring part-time speech and debate coach with flexible scheduling options:
Summer Teaching (June – Aug first week): Teach camps Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
School Year (August – June): Flexible hours, In-person and Online. Many options are available. .
Responsibilities:
Teach classes for speech and debate (middle and high school students).
Prepare students for tournament participation.
Create curriculum and lesson plans for speech or debate events.
Prepare students for tournaments.
Collaborate with other coaches.
Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment/
Assess student strengths and areas for growth with regular verbal and written feedback.
Be knowledgeable in new trends and developments within debate education;
Qualifications:
Experience teaching speech and debate events
Experience in coaching high school debate or public speaking competitions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to train students effectively in debate and public speaking
Passion for fostering critical thinking and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Knowledge of different speech and debate formats and styles
Responsiveness to professional feedback and instruction
Enjoys working with kids in a lively classroom environment
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 8 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- After school
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Tracy, CA 95304 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tracy, CA 95304: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tracy, CA 95304