Mock Trial Head Coach- Archbishop Murphy High School, Everett

Position: Mock Trial Head Coach
Posted: February 27 2026
Closes: Open until filled
Start Date: September 2026 ï½ March 2027

Job functions:We are seeking a part-time Head Coach who will oversee all aspects of the AMHS Mock Trial program.This part-time leadership role is designed for an individual with experience in law legal work or prior involvement in Mock Trial or similar programs. The Head Coach provides leadership supervision and organizational oversight for the high schools co-curricular after-school Mock Trial program ensuring alignment with YMCA of Greater Seattle District and State policies. The AMHS team participates in jamborees and inter-squad scrimmages throughout the fall and prepares for district and state competitions in February and March. This position reports to the AMHS Dean of Students and Vice-Principal. We are seeking a coach who is energized by collaborating with high school students and committed to fostering a strong engaging Mock Trial program.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven background in coaching teaching or competing in mock trial speech or debate. Experience in law legal work or law enforcement is strongly valued. Prior experience coaching Mock Trial or similar academic competitions is preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of courtroom procedures rules of evidence trial advocacy techniques and the structure of competitive Mock Trial including scope and sequence timelines case analysis objections pre-trial motions and effective openings and closings.
• Education: Bachelors degree in a related field required. Secondary teaching experience a current Washington State teaching certificate or a law degree are preferred but not required.
• Skills: Exceptional communication leadership and organizational abilities with the capacity to mentor adolescents build a positive and cohesive team culture and manage complex multi-day competition schedules.
• Team & Student Development: Ability to collaborate effectively with high school students fostering confidence professionalism and enthusiasm for the program while modeling integrity and respect.

Compensation: $5000 stipend. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Application Process: To apply complete the Seattle Archdiocese Employment Application on the Seattle Archdiocese website: completion of the above online application submit a cover letter and resume with acknowledgment of applications completion to:

Tom Wier Vice Principal ()

Archbishop Murphy High School

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Everett WA 98208

Key Competencies

• Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to guide motivate and support high school students as they develop advocacy skills confidence and professional habits.
• Organization: Skilled in planning and executing complex schedules including multi-day competitions travel planning and coordinated team activities.
• Ethics: Strong commitment to integrity fairness and adherence to the highest standards of conduct in all competitive and instructional settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Archbishop Murphy High School Mock Trial Team and serves as the primary head coach to the team.
• Oversee all aspects of the Mock Trial including the education and instruction of students to learn and compete to the highest standards.
• Work closely with the Mock Trial Booster Club for fundraising.
• Coordinate with the departments at AMHS regarding administrative aspects of the program.
• The team meets weekly in the fall to coordinate off-season trainings and practices. Practices vary based on the activities needed to ensure preparedness for all upcoming in- and off-season scrimmages.
• Always supervise the team during practices and events. Organize team tryouts plan practices develop teams organize case etc.
• Communicate effectively with students parents/guardians and AMHS faculty/staff.
• Coordinate field trips/team travel with school administration.
• Responsible for program fundraising registering with the YMCA and organizing banquets awards and new family dinners.
• Must enjoy collaborating with high school students and be committed to helping students learn.

Our Mission:

Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school that welcomes students of all faiths. True to the spirit of the Gospel Archbishop Murphy High School nurtures the full development of the gifts that God has given to each student fosters service as an outgrowth of faith and values diversity. Collaborating with parents as partners in this educational ministry we strive for academic excellence spiritual enrichment and Christlike leadership to transform the world.

Located in south Everett Washington Archbishop Murphy High School is a private Catholic high school known for its faith-filled community academic excellence focusing on college preparation active student involvement through Christian service exceptional athletic programs and a variety of performing arts programs clubs and activities. We offer a safe supportive environment with small class sizes and individual attention.

Archbishop Murphy High School does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender age race color marital status honorably discharged veteran or military status national and ethnic origin sexual orientation or any disability which can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered keeping with its mission of providing a Catholic education preference in hiring will be given to practicing Catholics.