Reports to: Middle School Director

University Prep is seeking an engaging and compassionate Middle School Debate Coach to help us advance our vision of being an inclusive community of learners that provides an outstanding education for each individual in a diverse student population. We are looking for someone who can work effectively independently as well as part of a team. We need a leader who is passionate about coaching upper school students and enhancing student life. We are looking for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. If that sounds like you, wed like to hear from you.

Who We Are:
University Prep is an independent 6-12 school located in an urban residential section of Seattle, WA, one of the country's most diverse and dynamic cities. We are a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni who collaboratively create an exceptional educational experience for every student. University Prep is a place of great teaching and joyful learning; a community that joins together to raise up our children to be caring and productive adults; a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and a place where we aspire for every family and student to feel equally enfranchised and at home. To us, diversity and inclusivity are not addenda, they are embodied in all facets of our school culture. University Prep believes that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission of developing each students potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.

Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, provide instructional and supervisory leadership as the debate coach of beginning and intermediate competitive teams for middle school students, and to work with the team on logistics for local tournaments.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Schedules after school practices twice a week on campus
• Teaches debate skills necessary for effective performance in the activity assisted by Upper School student coaches
• Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining communications with coaches from other schools participating in the program
• Registers team/s for the competitions through the Seattle University website and arranges for payments with assistance from the Middle School Division Director
• Schedules and participates in full day debate tournaments three or four times in the season
• Arranges supervision and food of students for on campus tournaments with support from the MS Division Director
• Assists with research for student speeches and / or debate cases; assist with editing students written work
• Helps students manage their time
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• Experience with debate strongly preferred
• Experience working with middle school students preferred

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Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows or Mac environment using Office, master common automated systems for record keeping, and learn new technology
• Comfortable with operating Audio/Visual equipment
• Ability to demonstrate body movements

Compensation & Benefits
Salary stipend of $1000. This position is eligible for statutory benefits only.

If this sounds like you, please click on Apply Now, complete our online employment application, and upload your résumé and a cover letter telling us why you are interested in and qualified for this position.

Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Thank you for your interest in University Prep and this position.

University Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, disability, use of a trained service animal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to admissions and administration of all its programs, as well as to all areas of employment.

www.universityprep.org

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

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