Assistant Individual Speech Coach - NWHS (1.0 & .5 available)

NWHS Activities; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NWHS Activities is seeking an Assistant Individual Speech Coach at NWHS in Waukee, Iowa. The role supports the head coach with recruiting, auditioning, and rostering students for speech teams, while preparing materials and securing performance rights as needed.

The coach leads rehearsals, guides vocal and physical delivery, coordinates set/props/costumes, and supports performers at contests. Regular communication with families and participation in workshops are expected to promote growth and

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with the recruitment, auditioning, and rostering of student participants into speech team categories
• 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

Job description

Assistant Individual Speech Coach - NWHS (1.0 & .5 available)

Waukee Community School District NWHS Activities - Waukee, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919287

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Availability:

Assistant Individual Speech -Full-time

Assistant Indiviusal Speech - Half-time

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
• 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: Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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