Last Updated 8-25-2026

Position Overview

Malibu High School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced High School Debate Coach to lead a small, competitive after-school debate program for approximately 6–10 students.

The program will focus on helping students develop strong skills in argumentation, research, public speaking, cross-examination, and persuasive communication while preparing them to compete in tournaments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a debate coach, competitive debater, teacher, college student, or experienced debate mentor who enjoys working closely with motivated high school students.

Responsibilities

• Lead a weekly after-school debate practice for a group of 6–10 students.

• Teach the fundamentals and advanced techniques of debate.

• Help students develop cases, arguments, rebuttals, cross-examination strategies, and effective delivery.

• Guide students through research and preparation for competitions.

• Conduct practice debates and provide individualized feedback.

• Build students’ confidence, critical-thinking skills, and ability to communicate persuasively.

• Prepare students for two debate tournaments during the first semester and attend those tournaments with the team.

• Foster a positive, challenging, and supportive team environment.

Schedule & Time Commitment

• 3 hours per week after school at Malibu High School.

• Two debate tournaments during the first semester.

• Exact practice day/time and tournament dates to be determined.

• Hourly position; Compensation: $35–$50 per hour, plus paid time for two first-semester tournaments and reasonable tournament-related preparation. Compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience competing in or coaching high school or collegiate debate, preferably Reagan-style debate.

• Strong knowledge of debate formats, argumentation, research, and public speaking.

• Ability to work effectively with high school students.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• A passion for helping students become confident, articulate, and thoughtful competitors.

• Teaching or coaching experience is preferred but not required for candidates with significant competitive debate experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal coach is someone who can combine competitive debate experience with strong mentorship skills. We are looking for a coach who can challenge students to compete at a high level while making debate engaging, encouraging, and accessible to students with varying levels of experience.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and a brief description of your debate experience, coaching/teaching experience, and availability for the after-school program to 

ElizabetRiddick@hotmail.com

Location: Malibu High SchoolPosition: Part-Time, HourlyStudents: Approximately 6–10 high school studentsTime Commitment: 3 hours/week + two first-semester tournaments

Last Updated 6-22-2026

Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus, an independent Catholic girls’ high school in Pasadena, California, seeks a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered coach to serve as Head Speech and Debate Coach for the 2026-27 school year.

Mayfield is excited to launch its inaugural Speech & Debate program and seeks an experienced Speech & Debate Coach to build our Speech & Debate program and develop students’ oratory and debate skills to their fullest potential. The ideal candidate will have a competitive Speech & Debate coaching background coupled with strong communication skills to motivate, support, and advance students at all levels of competition.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of a variety of speech and debate formats.

• Knowledge of fundamentals as well as advanced techniques of speech and debate.

• A genuine interest in student development, especially in how girls learn best.

• Warmth, patience, persistence, and a good sense of humor.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive Speech & Debate program that emphasizes the theories and skills underlying speech and debate and advances skills development towards competitive excellence.

• Lead program sessions and practices once or twice weekly for about 2 - 4 hours weekly, developing students’ speech and debate knowledge and skills.

• Prepare students for local and regional tournaments by leading argument preparation and research, and teaching students the skills necessary for competitive success and confidence.

• Maintain school membership with main Speech & Debate national and state associations.

• Organize and administer teams participation in local and regional tournaments, including making travel arrangements, chaperoning the students, hiring judges, and arranging for payment of judges and entry fees.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture by providing mentorship and support in alignment with school values and mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of successful experience as a high school Speech & Debate coach or competitor with equivalent experience, preferably in an all-girls environment.

• Must have a valid California driver’s license

Salary

• $30 - $40 per hour, DOE

To Apply Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume along with three professional references to Denise Magallanes (HR@mayfieldsenior.org).

Last Updated 4-7-2026

Trinity Prep, seeks an assistant director of speech and debate to encourage continued growth and excellence within our already well-established program. Our students compete in all events except policy debate and work diligently towards their goals of state and national level qualifications. The team currently travels the national forensics circuit and within the state of Florida. Our program cultivates speech and debate throughout our entire school. We have participants in both middle and upper school. This position will remain open until filled.

Interested candidates should complete an application through the link below:

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