Assistant Speech Coach (Individuals) - WHS

Young World Physical Education; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukee Community School District is seeking an Assistant Speech Coach (Individuals) for WHS in Waukee, Iowa. The role focuses on recruiting, auditioning, and rostering student participants into speech team categories, preparing performance materials, and coordinating technical needs for performances.

The position requires at least 1 year of relevant experience; a bachelor degree is preferred. The incumbent will work with students to develop vocal and physical delivery, and support contests and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with recruitment, auditioning and rostering of student participants into speech team categories.
• Obtain, plan and prepare performance materials and rights as necessary.
• Conduct rehearsals and help students develop vocal and physical delivery, blocking, and presentation.
• Coordinate technical needs including set, props and costumes.
• Support performers at contests.
• Document student concerns and behavior; consult with head coach.
• Communicate schedules and rehearsal information with parents/guardians.
• Assist head coach with home-sponsored contests execution.
• Attend summer workshops and conferences to enhance coaching development; may become IHSSA judge.
• Promote the program district-wide and to the public.
• Consult with parents/head coach/administrators regarding discipline issues.
• Keep head coach and district administration informed.

Skills

1 year experience preferred

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Speech Coach (Individuals) - WHS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5849751

Application Deadline: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 23, 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
• 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

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

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