.5 Assistant Large Group Speech Coach -NWHS

Northwest High School; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwest High School in Waukee, Iowa seeks an Assistant Large Group Speech Coach (part-time) to support the head coach in recruitment, rehearsals, and competition preparation for the speech team.

The role includes coordinating materials, scheduling, and communications with parents, along with opportunities for coaching development through workshops and conventions.

Qualifications

• Must be Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Ethical practices and be a role model to students

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with recruitment, auditioning, and rostering of student participants into speech team categories
• Assist head coach with mentoring and supervising student Team Leads assigned to category
• Obtain, plan, and prepare performance materials as assigned by head coach; obtain performance rights as necessary
• Conduct rehearsals and work with students in conceptualizing the material, developing vocal and physical delivery, blocking, and other technical and artistic areas of presentation
• Coordinate necessary technical needs which may include set, props, and costumes
• Support performers at contests
• Document student concerns and behavior; consult with head coach
• Communicate schedule and rehearsal information with parents and guardians
• Assist head coach with the execution of home-sponsored contests
• Enhance coaching development by attending summer workshops, fall conventions, spring meetings, and other enrichment opportunities
• Promote the program through district and public awareness
• Consult with parents, head coach, and/or administrators regarding discipline issues as needed
• Keep the head coach and district’s administration informed of matters deemed necessary

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Leadership

Job description

.5 Assistant Large Group Speech Coach -NWHS

Waukee Community School District Northwest High School - Waukee, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5896766

Application Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Must exhibit ethical practices and be a role model to students
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Criteria:

• Assist head coach with the recruitment, auditioning, and rostering of student participants into speech team categories
• Assist head coach with mentoring and supervising student Team Leads assigned to category
• Obtain, plan, and prepare performance materials as assigned by head coach; obtain performance rights as necessary
• Conduct rehearsals and work with students in conceptualizing the material, developing vocal and physical delivery, blocking, and other technical and artistic areas of presentation
• Coordinate necessary technical needs which may include set, props, and costumes
• Support performers at contests
• Document student concerns and behavior; consult with head coach
• Communicate schedule and rehearsal information with parents and guardians
• Assist head coach with the execution of home-sponsored contests
• Enhance coaching development by attending summer workshops, fall conventions, spring meetings, and other enrichment opportunities which may include becoming a certified IHSSA judge
• Promote the program through district and public awareness
• Consult with parents, head coach, and/or administrators regarding discipline issues as needed
• Keep the head coach and district’s administration informed of matters deemed necessary

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mark Davis
• 560 SE University Avenue
• Waukee, Iowa 50263
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]