Marlborough School

Assistant Debate Coach

Reports to: Debate Program Head

Salary Range: $16.78 per hour

Marlborough School, an independent, college preparatory school in Los Angeles for 530 young women in grades 7-12, seeks a dynamic part-time Assistant Debate Coach to join our Debate team for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

Marlborough’s Vision Statement: Equity leads Education

Marlborough’s Mission Statement: Where Learning Sparks Purpose

We believe a diverse team of educators is essential to the Vision and Mission of the School, for the following reasons:

· We instill confidence and cultivate leadership potential within each student, and serve as role models in inspiring them to pursue their personal best.

· We arm each graduate with the skills and motivation to create meaningful connections with people throughout the nation and across the world.

· We demonstrate the importance of community to our students, with mentorship responsibilities that extend beyond the classroom and the curriculum.

· We commit to transforming our community so that equity is at the heart of a Marlborough education.

It is our responsibility to employ a diverse group of mentors and educators who exemplify excellence in teaching and leadership, and teach by example as well as by pedagogy.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Debate Coach provides support to the Debate Program Head with research and argument preparation, student instruction, coaching and judging at debate tournaments, and student supervision.

YEAR-ROUND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Adheres to the rules, regulations, practices, and policies of Marlborough School.

· Assists the Debate Program Head as needed.

SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Season:

· Completes all school-required training programs and certifications.

· Supports preseason research, argument construction, and practice.

During Season:

· Attends after-school debate practices twice a week from 3:15PM to 5:15PM.

· Regularly attends debate tournaments to support the team via coaching, judging, and supervising students.

· Teaches and models the highest standards of ethical research and academic honesty.

· Refers any concerns about student wellbeing or discipline to the Debate Program Head.

· Maintains appropriate boundaries and interacts with students according to professional standards.

· Helps with team administrative tasks as needed, such as helping run Marlborough-hosted tournaments and the end-of-season debate banquet.

· Has primary responsibility for planning World Schools Debate practice once a week, and planning and supporting World Schools Debate argument preparation.

Job Requirements:

· The ideal candidate should have experience competing in or coaching Lincoln-Douglas or Policy debate in national circuit tournaments, and have experience competing in or coaching World Schools Debate.

· Covid-19 Vaccination Required.