Speech and Debate Coach

Cardinal Newman High School, located in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Speech & Debate Coach for the school year. In addition to coaching speech and debate, there can be a full-time/part-time teaching position available if desired. Required qualities include intimate knowledge of National Speech & Debate Association events and the ability to take this program to a very competitive level. A willingness to travel is also a prerequisite.

The Diocese of Palm Beach is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employees working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance. The Diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees. Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Responsibilities

• Coach speech and debate after school on a regular basis
• Take, supervise, and coach students at speech and debate competitions
• Judge and provide judges at local and national tournaments
• Work with the Director of Student Affairs to ensure all school policies and procedures are followed

Key Expectations of all CNHS employees

• Demonstrates support of the school's mission and policies
• Consistently models Cardinal Newman High School values
• Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
• Takes the initiative and ownership in displaying positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others
• Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong public speaking skills and the ability to motivate students in this area
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create a warm, vibrant activities program.
• Good organizational skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required; Master's degree is preferred
• Either extensive high speech & debate experience is required or previous high school coaching experience is necessary
• Strong interpersonal skills and great customer service skills that will create an exciting activities program and promote student leadership.
• Ability to work effectively with students and faculty/staff
• Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity
• Strong ethical values

Physical and Work Requirements

• Position will require after school time and some evening/weekend hours
• Occasional light lifting (under 15 pounds) and moderate carrying and lifting (15 - 44 pounds)
• Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Occasional time spent working closely with others

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.