Assistant Speech Coach for Student Competitions

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

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