About us
Discourse Power is a new start-up in Mountain House, California. At Discourse Power, students are our top priority. We offer dynamic speech and debate programs and coaching for youth, fostering critical thinking and practical communication skills. Our engaging curriculum empowers students to articulate ideas confidently while honing their persuasive techniques.
Our work environment includes:
Job Summary.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Head Coach of the Speech and Debate squad to join a start-up that is committed to providing quality speech and debate coaching to high and middle school students. As a speech and debate head coach, you will be responsible for creating a curriculum to help all coaches implement and coach specialized speech or debate events and maximize students' potential to win on the national circuit. Teach students appropriate tech, blocking, and other speech strategies to strengthen student performance pieces. Educating and guiding individuals in improving their speech and communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students.
Duties:
- Provide coaching sessions to students (middle and high school) to improve their speech and communication skills
- Develop curriculum/lesson plans
- Conduct assessments to identify areas of improvement and track progress
- Utilize effective teaching techniques to engage learners and promote active participation
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to help individuals overcome challenges
- Collaborate with other educators and professionals to enhance teaching strategies
- Stay updated on the latest research and techniques in speech and debate coaching
Skills:
- Strong educational background in speech, debate, and communication or a related field
- Classroom management skills to effectively engage learners of all ages
- Experience working with students or adults in an educational setting
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to tailor instruction to meet individual learning styles and needs
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others succeed
This is a paid position. Compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
If you are passionate about helping individuals improve their speech and debate communication skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
A successful candidate will possess the following:
o Bachelor's degree or in progress toward obtaining a bachelor's degree
o Prior experience participating in Speech and Debate with success at the TOC and the highest levels of national circuit competition
o Ability to be in-person and remote
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Mountain House, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mountain House, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person