Staff Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to be a coach for Ascend Speech and Debate! In Summer 2025, we will be operating two distinct educational experiences: Ascend California, Ascend Florida, and Ascend Online.

Coaches at Ascend California will be coaching at our in-person camp at CSU Sacramento from July 12 to July 27, 2025. We are currently hiring for the below events and positions at Ascend California:

  • Congressional Debate: Junior Instructors

  • Individual Events: Junior Instructors

  • Public Forum: Curriculum Director and Junior Instructors

Coaches at Ascend Florida will be coaching at our in-person camp in South Florida from June 27 to July 12, 2025. We are currently hiring for the below events and positions at Ascend California:

  • Admin: Co-Camp Director; Director of Health

  • Congressional Debate: Junior Instructors

Coaches at Ascend Online, which will only offer Congressional Debate this summer, will be coaching virtually during dates to be announced. We are currently hiring for the below events and positions at Ascend Online:

  • Congressional Debate: Junior Instructors

If you are interested in applying to join our team for Summer 2025, please fill out the adjacent form AND send your resume to info@ascendspeech.org with the subject line “Ascend Coaching Application” and be sure to specify in your email the position for which you are applying. Applications will NOT be considered without a resume submission.