Debating and Public Speaking Coach - Toronto, Canada - Branksome Hall

Branksome Hall

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Toronto, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Debating and Public Speaking Coach

Employment Terms:
Part-Time, Contract

Start Date:
September, 2023

***Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through the unique combination of wellbeing, outstanding academics, and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders who give back to their communities. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.

The Opportunity:

The part-time Debating and Public Speaking Coach's involvement in the program will include participating in assisting with the coaching of members of the school's debating and public speaking team.

The hours of work will generally be Monday afternoons from 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., with additional practices as required, depending on the tournament calendar. The Debating and Public Speaking Coach may also act as a chaperone for tournaments, on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Participate on a part-time basis assisting with the coaching of members of the school's debating and public speaking team and act as a chaperone where applicable;
Preparation of young students' for competitive debating and public speaking events;-
Responsible for the running of coaching sessions with selected students before provincial/local competitions;-
Through consultation with the faculty Debating and Public Speaking Coaches, help to ensure the sustainability of excellence in debating and public speaking at Branksome Hall;
****If required to chaperone, you will escort and supervise Branksome Hall students at specific debating tournaments, monitoring for safety and conduct.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Previous competitive experience as a high school or university debater and/or public speaker at the provincial level; national and international competitive experience would be considered an asset;
Experience with different debate and/or public speaking styles (e.g. British Parliamentary, Canadian National Debate Style, persuasive speaking, interpretive reading);
Working towards or completion of a University Degree;
Previous experience working with high school students in a coaching and leadership capacity would be considered an asset;
Good organizational and timemanagement skills;
Strong research and problem solving skills;
Ability to communicate with students in a tactful and diplomatic manner;
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills;
Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills;
Understanding of adolescent development would be an asset.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please

submit your resume and cover letter by

June 21, 2023. The posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Branksome Hall - Human Resources

10 Elm Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 1N4