Assistant Speech and Debate Coach – Anticipated

Job Posting #:  68509

DATE POSTED:    July 15, 2026

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION:      Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Assistant Speech and Debate Coach – Anticipated
•    Wheeling Park High School
    

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:     2026-2027 School Year

SALARY:    Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Degree and Years of Experience

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/
 

Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on the application process please contact Human Resources at 304-243-0321.
 

-Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.
-It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by title ix of the 1972 education amendments.
-It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.

TITLE:        Assistant Speech and Debate Coach

REPORTS TO:    Principal

JOB GOAL:        To assist the Head Speech and Debate Coach, to help each participating 
student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of 
communication and an increased level of self-esteem.

QUALIFICATIONS:          
•    NSDA/NFHS Speech and Debate Coaching Certificate.
•    Thorough knowledge of speech and debate coaching principles and practice. 
•    Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NSDA, NCFL, and WVSDA as it pertains to Speech and Debate competitions. 
•    Strong background in public speaking and debate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
•    Coaches, under the direction of the head coach, individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in Speech and Debate, including critiquing performances and editing pieces/cases. 
•    Assists with scheduling and running of practice sessions. 
•    Assist in enforcing discipline and appropriate behavior among participants. 
•    Attend parent meetings as directed by the head coach. 
•    Attend tournaments as event judge, Tab room staff, or chaperone. 
•    Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, including but not limited to, financial accounting, event planning, team management. 
•    Be familiar with and follow the guidelines established in the Ohio County Board of Education Regulation 4020.01 Extracurricular Activities Assignments.

Revised:  June 10, 2024