About True North:
At True North, we believe that a classical education builds not only strong academic minds but also articulate, principled leaders. Our commitment to the classical tradition drives us to seek educators and mentors who inspire students to think deeply, speak persuasively, and engage civilly in discourse.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Speech Debate Coach to lead and grow our high school debate program. The ideal candidate will inspire students to master the art of argumentation, rhetoric, and critical thinking, while preparing them to compete successfully in local, regional, and national tournaments.

The Debate Coach will serve as the primary instructor, mentor, and competition coordinator for our 9th–12th grade students interested in competitive debate formats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an engaging, rigorous debate curriculum aligned with classical principles of rhetoric and logic.
  
  
• Lead regular after-school debate practices (2–3 times per week).
  
  
• Prepare students for competitions, including research, case writing, rebuttal drills, and mock debates.
  
  
• Organize and chaperone students at local, state, and national debate tournaments.
  
  
• Recruit, mentor, and build a strong and inclusive debate team across grades 9–12.
  
  
• Collaborate with school leadership to align the debate program with our broader educational mission.
  
  
• Foster a spirit of intellectual curiosity, respect, and sportsmanship among students.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Communications, Political Science, Philosophy, Education, or a related field preferred.
  
  
• Prior experience coaching high school debate or competing at a high level strongly preferred.
  
  
• Strong foundation in argumentation, classical rhetoric, public speaking, and logical reasoning.
  
  
• Ability to motivate and mentor students with varying levels of experience.
  
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
  
  
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for competitions.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) standards and tournaments.
  
  
• Knowledge of different debate formats (Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy Debate, Congressional Debate).
  
  
• Passion for classical education and character development.

Why work at True North

True North Classical Academy is one of the top-rated schools in Florida. True North is an independent, tuition-free charter school, educating hearts, minds, and souls for excellence. Our educational vision is grounded in the classical tradition, which identifies wisdom and virtue as the ultimate goals of education. Led by the best faculty in the nation, our students pursue those things that are True, Good, and Beautiful. Students study from the Great Books, immerse themselves in the beauty of the fine arts, engage with exploratory math and science, and compete in state-ranked athletic teams. Classrooms are structured and integrated and students study not simply individual academic disciplines, but essential truths that transcend the disciplines. Faculty are mentors and role models and help train the minds of their students to be self-motivated learners.

 Since opening, True North has consistently been one of the top schools in the state of Florida due to our incredibly devoted faculty. In the 2020-21 school year, True North ranked in the top 10 of all schools in Florida as measured by state tests. This could not have happened without our amazing and dedicated teachers. We invest in our teachers through our world-class teacher development programs that include nationally renowned speakers, consultants, and scholars. We have an inviting school culture that brings out the best in our students and families. True North’s goal is to attract, develop, and retain one of the best faculties in the nation that inspire our students to excellence of character and intellect.

 Mission

 True North Classical Academy will achieve its vision through a rigorous, content-rich curriculum grounded in the tradition of the classical liberal arts. Through steadfast focus on scholarship, citizenship, and leadership in an environment that values and models intellectual virtue, we are committed to empowering our students to reach their highest potential and sustain a lifelong love of learning.

Vision

 True North Classical Academy will inspire a thirst of knowledge within our students, aligning passion to purpose in the pursuit of the True, Good, and Beautiful.