Isidore Newman School
2025-2026 - Upper School - Speech & Debate Assistant Coach
Isidore Newman School, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Overview
Isidore Newman School seeks a highly motivated part-time in person Upper School Assistant Speech & Debate Coach for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The Isidore Newman Speech & Debate Team is a full-service program that works with Upper School students in grades 9-12 in the following events: Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Policy Debate, World Schools Debate, Public Forum Debate, Interpretation Events, Platform Events, and/or Limited Preparation Events. Assistant Coaches will work closely with the Director of Speech & Debate to help facilitate practice sessions, offer constructive feedback, travel to competitions, and create a supportive learning environment for students.
Ideal candidates Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
Strong background in competitive speech & debate at the local, regional and national level. Preference will be given to candidates that are familiar with Cross-Examination and Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Values strong relationships with students while maintaining high expectations
Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion.
Professional orientation towards collaboration and innovation.
A student-centered educator, who embodies our school philosophy "We learn to do by doing."
A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills.
Preference would be given to someone who is local, but we are also open to virtual coaching.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Weekly and bi-weekly practices after school
Closely working with the Director of Speech & Debate to develop and implement practices, various drills, and research assignments.
Traveling and providing on site coaching and judging, as well as chaperoning responsibilities at tournaments across the country.
Attending at least one-two tournaments a month (and being available for Districts, State, and Nationals).
Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to support student growth in speech & debate.
Participate as a positive, collaborative and innovative team member who will support the mission and culture of the team and school.
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The Isidore Newman Speech & Debate Team is a full-service program that works with Upper School students in grades 9-12 in the following events: Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Policy Debate, World Schools Debate, Public Forum Debate, Interpretation Events, Platform Events, and/or Limited Preparation Events. Assistant Coaches will work closely with the Director of Speech & Debate to help facilitate practice sessions, offer constructive feedback, travel to competitions, and create a supportive learning environment for students.
Ideal candidates Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
Strong background in competitive speech & debate at the local, regional and national level. Preference will be given to candidates that are familiar with Cross-Examination and Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Values strong relationships with students while maintaining high expectations
Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion.
Professional orientation towards collaboration and innovation.
A student-centered educator, who embodies our school philosophy "We learn to do by doing."
A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills.
Preference would be given to someone who is local, but we are also open to virtual coaching.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Weekly and bi-weekly practices after school
Closely working with the Director of Speech & Debate to develop and implement practices, various drills, and research assignments.
Traveling and providing on site coaching and judging, as well as chaperoning responsibilities at tournaments across the country.
Attending at least one-two tournaments a month (and being available for Districts, State, and Nationals).
Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to support student growth in speech & debate.
Participate as a positive, collaborative and innovative team member who will support the mission and culture of the team and school.
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