On Call Speech/Debate Coach

On Call Speech/Debate Coach

Company:

Lewis & Clark College

Job Location:

Portland, 97219

Category:

Student Affairs and Services

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

About the Position:

The Lewis & Clark speech/debate team is a large, nationally competitive team competing in speech events, British Parliamentary debate and Lincoln-Douglas debate.

Essential Functions:

• Offer availability for coaching sessions (in person or virtual) as requested by the Director of Speech/Debate
• Meet with students and provide constructive feedback designed to aid them in competition
• Perform editorial duties on student scripts and arguments
• Dependent on location, accompany speech/debate team members at tournaments
• Judge at in person and virtual tournaments

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Minimum 3-4 years of speech/debate competitive experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to adjudicate speech and debate competitions in a fair and educational manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years of speech/debate coaching experience

Work Schedule

• Hours/days vary: Occasional weekends
• Benefit Eligible: No

Pay Rate:

• $25.00/hr

Directions for Cover Letter

Please include a cover letter describing your interest in joining Lewis & Clark and the ways you can contribute to a culture of inclusion on our campus.