9th Grade Assistant Speech Coach- Individual

Trailridge School; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Trailridge School in Waukee, Iowa, is seeking a 9th Grade Assistant Speech Coach (Part-Time) to support the school speech program and build student confidence in performance. Immediate starting date and ongoing involvement with rehearsals, events, and district activities are expected.

You will assist the head coach with recruitment, auditions, and rostering, mentor student leaders, prepare materials, coordinate technical needs, and help guide students through competition and performance

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Role model

Ethical practices

Task aptitude

Job description

9th Grade Assistant Speech Coach- Individual

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943153
Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 28, 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

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mark Stallman , Principal
• Trailridge School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]