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Lincoln-Douglas Debate Coach (Part-Time, Evenings)

MVLA Speech and Debate Boosters, Inc.
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Program & Role

  • Organization: Mountain View–Los Altos Speech & Debate (MVLASD)
  • Role: Lincoln-Douglas (LD) Debate Coach (JV / Varsity level)
  • Term: January 2027 through the end of the 2026–27 season (Spring 2027)

Schedule & Location

  • Practice: In-person, 1 weekday evening per week (Monday or Wednesday) in Mountain View / Los Altos, CA
  • Tournaments: Weekend judging and coaching (opt-in based on availability)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead topic analysis and resolution breakdowns for each NSDA topic cycle
  • Guide debaters in case construction, framework/value debate, and evidence research/cutting
  • Conduct practice rounds, drills, cross-examination training, and provide actionable feedback
  • Collaborate with the head coach and LD leads to track debater progress

Qualifications

  • Required:
    • 2+ years of competitive Lincoln-Douglas debate experience ( high school or college level; 3–4 years preferred)
    • Solid command of traditional/lay LD fundamentals and familiarity with progressive strategies
    • Current college junior, senior, graduate student, or recent graduate
    • Local availability in person for Mon or Wed evenings for the full season
  • Preferred:
    • Former team captain or debate leadership experience
    • Prior coaching, tutoring, TA, or judging experience
    • Competitive success at state or national levels (CHSSA State, NSDA Nationals, TOC bids, etc.)
    • Familiarity with NSDA and CHSSA rules

Compensation

  • Practice Sessions: $40 / hour
  • Tournaments (Opt-in):
    • $150 per online tournament
    • $200 per local in-person tournament
    • $255 per day for travel tournaments + travel expenses

Application Process

Email rimyazigi@mvlasdb.org with:

  1. Short overview of LD background, competition level, and coaching/judging experience
  2. Resume or summary of relevant experience
  3. Monday/Wednesday evening availability starting January 2027 and weekend tournament interest


 

** 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.