Uncommon Schools
High School Speech & Debate Coach (Part-Time)
Uncommon Schools, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 52 schools serving more than 19,000 students in six cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
We are seeking an experienced speech or debate coach to guide a rookie team at
(school name) on our students' paths to and through college, nationally recognized
competitive programs provide an edge for college admissions, but also for college
persistence. The coach will be responsible for all aspects of competition, including
identifying tournaments, registration, securing judges, tryouts, motivating and preparing
students, and keeping school leaders informed of progress. The coaching role is part-
time and will report to the Enrichment Program Manager.Job DescriptionPreparation and Practice Time: Up to 6 hours a week
● Up to 2 hours per week preparing for Projects, competitions, and after school practices.
● Long-term coaching during “Projects”: Meet with students Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1
hour each day, from August to June.
● On average at least 6 hours of practice outside of school hours weekly, working directly
with students to prepare for competition
● Internal employees who also serve as coaches are responsible for the preparation and
communication about any absences caused by team tournaments during their standard
work hours
Competitions: at least 6 weekend tournaments over a 6-month period
● Research and identify appropriate competitions and tournaments.
● Sign up for competitions, in partnership with the school-based Enrichment Program
Manager.
● Coach and travel with students to at least all competitions
● At least one competition should be nationally recognized (for example, National Speech
& Debate Association). These competitions should have regional/district qualifiers that
can lead to competing on the national scale.
● Chaperone students to at least 2 regional/local competitions that take place ahead of the
national competition and can serve as preparation
Family Communication
● Because of the significant time required for after-school practices, school-based
Enrichment Program Managers and coaches identify team members and confirm
commitment via signed parent permission form indicating after-school commitment
● In partnership with the school-based Enrichment Program Manager, establish a family
communication protocol using the Remind app to update families about competition,
after school practices, and any other time outside of school that students will be doing
club-related activities.QualificationsAdditional InformationCoaches will receive an annual stipend of $4500-$9000 based on experience and contracted
hours per week, paid semi-monthly.If at any point during the year, you stop performing these responsibilities before they are fully
completed, for any reason, your stipend will be adjusted in accordance.
High School Speech & Debate Coach (Part-Time) at Uncommon Schools summary:The High School Speech & Debate Coach at Uncommon Schools is responsible for guiding a team of students in speech and debate, preparing them for competitions and supporting their academic success. The part-time role includes organizing tournament participation, conducting practice sessions, and fostering communication with families. The coach plays a vital role in motivating students and ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed for competitive success, contributing to the larger mission of empowering historically under-resourced communities through education.
Keywords:speech coach, debate coach, high school coach, competitive debate, student achievement, extracurricular activities, education nonprofit, team management, college readiness, public speaking
We are seeking an experienced speech or debate coach to guide a rookie team at
(school name) on our students' paths to and through college, nationally recognized
competitive programs provide an edge for college admissions, but also for college
persistence. The coach will be responsible for all aspects of competition, including
identifying tournaments, registration, securing judges, tryouts, motivating and preparing
students, and keeping school leaders informed of progress. The coaching role is part-
time and will report to the Enrichment Program Manager.Job DescriptionPreparation and Practice Time: Up to 6 hours a week
● Up to 2 hours per week preparing for Projects, competitions, and after school practices.
● Long-term coaching during “Projects”: Meet with students Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1
hour each day, from August to June.
● On average at least 6 hours of practice outside of school hours weekly, working directly
with students to prepare for competition
● Internal employees who also serve as coaches are responsible for the preparation and
communication about any absences caused by team tournaments during their standard
work hours
Competitions: at least 6 weekend tournaments over a 6-month period
● Research and identify appropriate competitions and tournaments.
● Sign up for competitions, in partnership with the school-based Enrichment Program
Manager.
● Coach and travel with students to at least all competitions
● At least one competition should be nationally recognized (for example, National Speech
& Debate Association). These competitions should have regional/district qualifiers that
can lead to competing on the national scale.
● Chaperone students to at least 2 regional/local competitions that take place ahead of the
national competition and can serve as preparation
Family Communication
● Because of the significant time required for after-school practices, school-based
Enrichment Program Managers and coaches identify team members and confirm
commitment via signed parent permission form indicating after-school commitment
● In partnership with the school-based Enrichment Program Manager, establish a family
communication protocol using the Remind app to update families about competition,
after school practices, and any other time outside of school that students will be doing
club-related activities.QualificationsAdditional InformationCoaches will receive an annual stipend of $4500-$9000 based on experience and contracted
hours per week, paid semi-monthly.If at any point during the year, you stop performing these responsibilities before they are fully
completed, for any reason, your stipend will be adjusted in accordance.
High School Speech & Debate Coach (Part-Time) at Uncommon Schools summary:The High School Speech & Debate Coach at Uncommon Schools is responsible for guiding a team of students in speech and debate, preparing them for competitions and supporting their academic success. The part-time role includes organizing tournament participation, conducting practice sessions, and fostering communication with families. The coach plays a vital role in motivating students and ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed for competitive success, contributing to the larger mission of empowering historically under-resourced communities through education.
Keywords:speech coach, debate coach, high school coach, competitive debate, student achievement, extracurricular activities, education nonprofit, team management, college readiness, public speaking