National Debate Club LLC Academy Class Coach Remote · Part time

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About the Role:

Class Coaches at Civic Debate Academy (CDA) bring debate to life for students at every stage of their journey. Coaches lead weekly, 60 or 90-minute-long classes, provide written homework feedback, and complete student evaluations. Each class is capped at 10 students and runs for 10- or 14-week terms. We primarily coach Public Forum debate. 

Additional opportunities may include:

• Developing curriculum and lesson materials
• Supporting coach training and mentorship
• Substituting for other coaches when needed

Who We Are:

Civic Debate Academy is the number one-ranked program in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, CDA has taught hundreds of students how to think critically, problem solve, and use their voice. CDA's members attend schools like the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Chicago, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and more. Competitively, CDA has finaled or won state tournaments in four states, and in the 2025–2026 season, has accumulated over 250 team awards, making it the highest-ranked debate academy in the country.

As an organization, Civic Debate Academy is dedicated to making debate accessible to all. We meet 100% of demonstrated financial need and have provided over $90,000 of aid in the past 12 months.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is a passionate educator who genuinely cares about student growth. You enjoy mentoring students of all ages, communicate clearly, and bring energy and enthusiasm to the classroom. Whether you're patient with a beginner finding their voice for the first time or pushing an advanced debater to sharpen their craft, you're invested in every student's development.

Location:

• Virtual
• Opportunity for hybrid work in Chicago, Texas, or Arizona, but not required nor necessarily preferred. 

Requirements:

• Coaching, teaching, or mentoring experience in an educational setting
• Experience with a debate format (Policy, Parliamentary, Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum, etc.) 
• Consistent availability during after-school hours

Preferred (Not Required)

• Undergraduate degree in a related field, such as education
• Consistent weekend availability
• Comfort working with beginner students
• Competitive success in Public Forum Debate

Compensation:

• $50 per class hour
• Additional opportunities: $30–50/hr