Forensics (Speech and Debate) Head Coach

Job Overview Forensics Head Coach (Faculty, Exempt, Part-time) Typical hours: Two afterschool hours per week plus approximately six weekend tournaments per season. Reports to: Upper School Division Head. Location: Redmond, WA. Salary: $10,000 stipend. Benefits: Employee Assistance Program; Discounted School Lunches; Costco Membership Reimbursement; Passport Discount Program. About the School The Bear Creek School is a vibrant preschool–grade 12 community committed to a Christian classical education. As the Forensics Head Coach, you will lead a competitive academic team that fosters student growth in communication, critical thinking, and character. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Register and prepare students for local, regional, and national tournaments Recruit, manage, and train all coaches and judges Work with other internal departments (facilities, transportation, calendar management, etc.) to secure logistics and resources for the team, e.g., practice space and buses Serve as main point‑of‑contact for the annual Grizzlies Forensics Tournament Show flexibility and understanding while working with students and families from a variety of circumstances and commitment levels Partner with families and stakeholders regarding season progress, logistics, and tournament status and forward tournament results to the Communications office for Bear Facts e‑newsletter and PR/website publication Work collaboratively with teachers and other programs to reduce conflicts, partnering with teachers regarding academic progress and with the Athletics and Fine Arts programs to balance student commitment load and potential conflicts with other extracurricular activities Create systems to foster community, encourage healthy internal competition, maximize teamwork, and reduce intra‑squad rivalry Supervisory Responsibilities None. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or extensive relevant experience required Experience in an educational setting and/or teaching experience desired Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position) Critical Performance Competencies Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements Maintain confidentiality and security of information Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data‑based software package as needed Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times Work in a climate‑controlled office with travel outdoors between buildings #J-18808-Ljbffr The Bear Creek School