Georgetown Day School·Washington, District of Columbia
The Assistant Debate Coach will support the head coach in daily on-campus practices and coordinate student support. They are also responsible for judging, coaching, and chaperoning students at various in-person and virtual debate tournaments.
About the School
Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. GDS was founded by seven changemaker families who envisioned a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to respect and care for others. Believing that diversity is a critical foundation for the most transformational learning, they established a school where all children would be welcomed, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.
Today, the School’s philosophy and programs strongly reflect its roots. GDS fosters a community of belonging while lifting up every student’s unique gifts, building in each the capacity for compassion, leadership, and creating positive change. 1125 engaged and talented PK-12 students across three divisions love to learn and learn to change the world in GDS’s exciting urban campus with its outstanding facilities. Recognized as one the most dynamic educational institutions in our capital city and nation, GDS today is in a uniquely attractive position, with a deeply-felt and lived history, clear mission, and genuine openness to the possibilities that lie ahead.
Part-time, stipend FLSA: Exempt DATES: Mid-September through May 2027 STIPEND: Up to $16,000 annually (prorated based on start date and availability for travel on specified date)
Georgetown Day School, a co-ed Pre-K-12 school in Washington, DC, seeks an Assistant Debate Coach to support its nationally recognized debate program. The Assistant Debate Coach will support the program's day-to-day functions and coordinate with the Head Debate Coach to support students and their families. This part-time position requires 6 to 8 hours on-campus hours per week and travels approximately 12-weekends across the entire debate season for the 2026-27 school year.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in coaching on campus debate practices after school days per week, as scheduled with the Head Debate Coach Director of Debate
Judge and coach students at in-person and/or virtual debate tournaments.
Chaperone students during in-person travel debate tournaments.
Research and prepare materials on new debate topics.
Review student work remotely and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Collaborate closely with the debate coaching team and the HS Office to support program goals.
Americans with Disability Specifications
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, see or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org.
As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess at least two years of debate experience. Strong communication skills and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for this role.
Market context
Part-time high school debate coaching roles in the District of Columbia may draw candidates with classroom, competition, and student-mentoring experience, making demonstrated debate involvement especially relevant. This position requires a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of debate experience, strong communication, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; review the stated annual compensation of $16,000. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time—use that summary to tailor your résumé and prepare examples of inclusive coaching.