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Speech Coach — Individual Events (Part-Time, Evenings)

MVLA Speech and Debate Boosters, Inc.
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Role Overview

  • Position: Speech Coach — Individual Events (Part-Time, Evenings)
  • Organization: Mountain View–Los Altos Speech & Debate (MVLASD)
  • Location: Mountain View / Los Altos, CA (In person)
  • Term: January 2027 – through the end of the 2026–27 season
  • Focus Areas (Two Openings): One coach focused on Interpretation events (DI, HI, Duo, POI) and one coach focused on Original Oratory and platform events (OO, Informative, Extemp, Impromptu).

Key Responsibilities

  • Coach students one-on-one and in small groups on individual speech events.
  • Assist with selecting, cutting, and developing speech pieces.
  • Give direct, specific feedback on structure, writing, and delivery drilling.
  • Run practice rounds, drills, and mock rounds prior to competition.
  • Track student progress and communicate updates to the head coach.

Schedule

  • Regular Hours: Monday and Wednesday evenings (approx. 3–4 hours/week in person).
  • Tournaments: Opt-in judging and coaching on select weekends based on availability.

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of competitive experience in individual speech events (3–4 years preferred).
  • Demonstrated depth in either Interpretation or OO/platform events.
  • Current college junior, senior, graduate student, or recent graduate.
  • Local availability in person on Mon/Wed evenings for the full season.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior leadership as team captain or team executive.
  • Previous coaching, tutoring, TA, or judging experience.
  • State or national level competitive achievements (CHSSA, NSDA, national circuit).
  • Familiarity with NSDA and CHSSA competition rules.

Compensation

  • Practice Sessions: $40 / hour
  • Online Tournaments: $150 / tournament
  • Local In-Person Tournaments: $200 / tournament
  • Travel Tournaments: $255 / day plus travel expenses

 

How to Apply

Email rimyazigi@mvlasdb.org  with the following:

  1. A short overview of your speech background (events, competing history, and focus area specialty).
  2. A resume or summary of relevant experience.

Your availability for Monday/Wednesday evenings starting January 2027 and weekend judging.


 

** Before you start: district clearance. All coaches must complete the district’s clearance process before their first session — TB test and Live Scan fingerprinting with DOJ clearance. This typically takes one to three months, so we begin it as soon as you accept. If you already hold a current Live Scan clearance or a TB test from within the last four years, tell us when you apply — it may let you start considerably sooner.