Part-Time Speech and Debate Coach (Summer Camps)
Job Description
Job Description
Discourse Power: Speech & Debate Academy located in Mountain House, CA (30 minutes from Livermore, CA)
About Us:
At Discourse Power, we believe in the transformative power of speech and debate. At Discourse Power, student development is a priority. Therefore, our coaches emphasize building confidence and skills gradually through structured practice and supportive feedback. Through our speech and debate programs, we aim to cultivate critical thinking, effective communication, and a passion for learning. We are now hiring speech and debate coaches for our in-person summer camps. Our summer camps are typically 2-week long, Monday-Friday. 2 to 3 hours each day. Classes take place at our Mountain House classes location. We plan to do a couple of summer camps in June and some in July based on the availability of coaches.
POSITION SUMMARY
Case Structure, research, card cutting, flowing, implementing speech strategies, framework, planning drills and 1:1 mock debate in the camp. Self-Starter, solid understanding of Lincoln-Douglas/Public Forum debate fundamentals. Strong in research and case building. Present topic analysis and generate a discussion on affirming and negating contentions, and suggest arguments to students. Strong organizational skills, enabling the creation of techniques tailored to different learning styles of students. Students’ evaluation and the providing constructive feedback. Teach persuasion techniques and skills such as adaption to judges style during debate rounds.
Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a part-time job based on an hourly rate.
Please submit your resume and any additional materials that demonstrate your qualifications and experience. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Qualification/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or in progress toward obtaining a bachelor’s degree. 3-4 years of coaching experience or competing in debate events such as Lincoln Douglas and Public Forum. High School seniors with 3 to 4 years of experience in competing are welcome to apply. An organized and strategic planner who is strong in interpersonal and presentation skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Salary: Hourly rate dependent on the experience and qualifications.
This is an in person position. Submit resume to discoursepower5@gmail.com
Visit our website: https://www.discoursepower.com/
Company DescriptionAt Discourse Power, we believe in the transformative power of speech and debate. Our youth competitive speech and debate programs are designed to ignite critical thinking and foster effective communication skills, empowering students to shape their futures confidently and clearly. Our engaging curriculum allows students to articulate ideas confidently and equips them with practical, persuasive techniques they can apply in various real-life situations. At Discourse Power, students are at the heart of everything we do. We offer dynamic speech and debate programs for youth, fostering critical thinking and effective communication skills. Our coaching program supports middle and high school students in achieving excellence in their middle or high school speech and debate competitive events.
Company Description
At Discourse Power, we believe in the transformative power of speech and debate. Our youth competitive speech and debate programs are designed to ignite critical thinking and foster effective communication skills, empowering students to shape their futures confidently and clearly. Our engaging curriculum allows students to articulate ideas confidently and equips them with practical, persuasive techniques they can apply in various real-life situations. At Discourse Power, students are at the heart of everything we do. We offer dynamic speech and debate programs for youth, fostering critical thinking and effective communication skills. Our coaching program supports middle and high school students in achieving excellence in their middle or high school speech and debate competitive events.