Last Updated 9-02-2026

High School Parliamentary Debate Coach

Malibu High School | Part-Time, Hourly | After-School Program

Position Overview

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

The program will focus primarily on Parliamentary debate, including limited-preparation speaking, case construction, argumentation, refutation, points of information, teamwork, and persuasive delivery. The coach will also help students develop skills applicable to Reagan-style debate and prepare for tournament competition.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly after-school debate practices for approximately 6–10 students.

• Teach the fundamentals and advanced strategies of Parliamentary (“Parly”) debate.

• Train students to analyze resolutions quickly and construct persuasive cases within limited preparation time.

• Develop students’ skills in argumentation, rebuttal, refutation, points of information, organization, and effective delivery.

• Teach research and preparation techniques for Parliamentary, Reagan-style, and other relevant debate competitions.

• Conduct practice rounds, drills, and mock tournaments.

• Provide constructive group and individualized feedback.

• Help students build confidence, critical-thinking skills, teamwork, and persuasive communication.

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

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

Schedule and Compensation

• A guaranteed three-hour minimum plus mileage after school at Malibu High School.

• Attendance at two debate tournaments during the first semester.

• Exact practice schedule and tournament dates to be determined.

• Compensation: $35–$65 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

• Paid time for the two first-semester tournaments and reasonable tournament-related preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience competing in or coaching high school or collegiate debate.

• Experience with Parliamentary debate is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with Reagan-style debate or a willingness to learn the format.

• Strong knowledge of argumentation, case construction, refutation, research, and public speaking.

• Ability to teach both prepared and limited-preparation debate skills.

• Ability to work effectively with high school students at varying experience levels.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and mentoring skills.

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

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate combines strong Parliamentary debate experience with excellent coaching and mentorship skills. We are looking for someone who can prepare students to compete successfully while making debate engaging, encouraging, and accessible.

The coach should be comfortable working with both beginning and experienced debaters and helping each student become a more confident, articulate, thoughtful, and adaptable competitor.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and a brief description of your:

• Parliamentary and other debate experience

• Coaching or teaching experience

• Tournament experience

• Availability for the after-school program

Applications may be emailed to ElizabethRiddick@hotmail.com.

Location: Malibu High School
Position Type: Part-time, hourly
Students: Approximately 6–10 high school students
Time Commitment: Approximately 3 hours per week, plus two first-semester tournaments
Pay: $35–$65 per hour

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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