Director of Debate - La Verne, United States - Damien High School

Description

Damien High School has a long-standing tradition of excellence in Policy Debate with teams competing annually in local and national tournaments.

In addition to coaching, the Director of Debate will teach 3-4 sections of Introductory and Advanced Debate courses during the school year.

Damien of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Damien High School, an all-boys Catholic school, develops men of Service, Scholarship, and Faith, prepared to engage in a dynamic global society.

Damien High School is a nationally recognized leader in academic excellence and is well-respected for developing the talents and potential of young men.

Damien High School is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).

• Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment that reflects Damien's Catholic Identity and allows our diverse student body to grow and thrive.
• Exhibit a passion and knowledge of Policy Debate and implement various pedagogical approaches while teaching/coaching students.
• Create an environment in the classroom and in all areas of cocurricular responsibility that nurtures the development of the whole student.
• Show a willingness to engage students to foster a studentcentered learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and assistant debate coaches to develop an integrated curriculum and meaningful student learning experiences.
• Possess excellent organizational skills in maintaining the Debate program budget and coordinating the annual Damien Debate Invitational.

• Coach daily after school, providing guidance and mentorship to students in the Debate program.
• Travel and oversee student participation in tournaments, which generally includes overnight travel once a month to maintain a competitive program.
• Provide administrative support for the program, including coordinating practice schedules, tournament registration, travel planning, and student billing.
• Oversee and train assistant coaches to ensure the continued success and growth of the program.

Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Communication, or a related field; teaching and debate coaching experience preferred.