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Instructional Assistant - Assistant Debate Coach - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grand Canyon University

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#Higher Education#Christian University#Academic Coaching#NFA#Case Construction#AFA#IPDA#Tournament Judging
#Intercollegiate Speech and Debate
#NPDA
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 9 days ago

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Quick overview

The Assistant Debate Coach provides support to the Director by conducting weekly practices and assisting in debate case construction. Responsibilities also include judging tournaments, traveling with the team, and managing administrative tasks related to budget and expenses.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least two years of competition or coaching experience in NPDA, IPDA, or AFA/NFA events. A successful background check and alignment with the University's Doctrinal and Mission statements are required.

bachelor degreeBudget AdministrationStudent MentorshipCase ConstructionDebate CoachingTournament JudgingNPDA DebateIPDA DebateAFA/NFA Individual Events

Job description

  • Grand Canyon University!
  • One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.
  • Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona.
  • GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
  • The Grand Canyon University Speech and Debate Team needs a skilled Debate Coach Assistant who can provide reliable support to the Director in all areas of coaching for debates.
  • What you will do: Conduct and coach weekly practice.
  • Assist in debate case construction.
  • Travel in and out-of-state with the team (up to 10 tournaments per year).
  • Judge tournaments.
  • Assist with administrative tasks associated with team budget and travel expenses.
  • Other duties as assigned What you will need: Bachelor’s Degree Two years of competition or coaching experience in NPDA debate, IPDA debate, and/or AFA/NFA individual events.
  • Must successfully pass a background check.
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
  • Bonus Points: Four years of competition or coaching experience in intercollegiate speech and debate Qualified to elimination rounds at the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence, National Parliamentary Debate Association Championship Tournament, IPDA or Speech National Championships.
  • Why work at GCU: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events Free covered parking We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program Free on-site gyms on campus #INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years.
  • As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.
  • The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
  • At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.
  • Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.
  • For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide.
  • All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.
  • If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
  • Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • 401K Savings Plan
  • Free Covered Parking
  • Education Tuition Discount Program
  • Free On-site Gyms

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The Honors College at Grand Canyon University is designed to produce exemplary graduates who are uniquely equipped to lead and serve in the workplace as well as within their local and global communities. Our mission is to develop servant leaders and change agents who are primed...

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IndustryHigher Education
TypeNonprofit
Size11-50 employees
HQPhoenix, Arizona
Founded2013

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Arizona debate coaching roles are selective

Instructional assistant debate coach openings in Arizona are typically driven by campus debate programs that need experienced support for practice, travel, and tournament preparation. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of NPDA, IPDA, or AFA/NFA competition or coaching experience, plus a background check and mission alignment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your event experience matches the posting before applying.

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