Job detail
Assistant Coach for Speech Events
Durham Academy
SEASONAL
Posted 4/27/2026
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Core responsibilities
The assistant coach will facilitate practice sessions, provide constructive feedback, and chaperone students at competitive speech and debate events. They will also guide students in mastering public speaking techniques and provide weekly office hours for competition preparation.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have experience in competitive speech as a competitor and possess strong communication and critical thinking skills. A commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and building supportive relationships with students is essential.
CoachingMentoringLeadershipTeachingCommunication skillsCritical thinkingPublic speakingCultural competenceStudent engagementInclusive pedagogyFeedback deliverySpeech and debate