Coach Job Desrciption 

Date: February 25, 2026
Job Title: Speech & Debate Coach - (2026-2027)
SALARY: ARGS Coaching Stipend ($900), as well as support from Richmond Forum (typically ~$1,500 per coach)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until Filled (unless otherwise noted above) 

Position Type: Part-time, temporary

Apply: Eric Brower, Director of Athletics 

ebrower@args.us

Questions: Beth Denson, Outgoing Speech & Debate Coach,

elizabeth.a.denson@gmail.com 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should possess the following: knowledge of VHSL, NSDA, and CFL rules and regulations; ability to develop and train student-competitors; personal skills that reflect positive relations with high school student-competitors, parents and the community; extensive knowledge of the principles of individual and team fundamentals of speech & debate (trains students in argumentation, public speaking, and research, while managing tournament logistics, team budget, and travel); ability to organize and prepare practice schedules; ability to develop a solid discipline that emphasizes team work and good sportsmanship. Previous coaching experience is preferred. Information provided by applicants may be verified by work history, personal reference, or criminal record inquiries to determine the applicant's acceptability for employment. 

Speech and debate coaching/experience helpful. After school and weekend hours. Coaching stipend available. 

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
Duties are typically to be performed in school settings, including gym and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, and other physical activities will be required. The position will require daily, close personal contact with student-competitors to provide instruction. The position will also require regular travel with student-competitors to and from tournaments. Regular contact with other coaches, administrators, parents, and the media. 

SUPPORTING INFORMATION:

The Appomattox Regional Governor School Speech & Debate Team is three years old with about 15 active members. ARGS S&D students have qualified for State each of the past two years. There is a determined senior debater interested in taking on student leadership responsibilities. 

The team is a member of the Richmond Forum Speech & Debate League, and regularly receives grants for the Richmond Forum Speech & Debate Initiative — so you will not need to fundraise. Participating as a coach in RFSDI includes coaching incentive stipends for completing training, student involvement, and regular tournament competition. The outgoing coaches are offering training and administrative support to ease the transition, including team by-laws, SOPs, rosters, website, Tabroom.com help, Judges Training, and supporting documentation.