Assistant Speech Coach - Rehearsals & Contests

NWHS Activities; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NWHS Activities in Waukee, IA, seeks an Assistant Individual Speech Coach (1.0 & 0.5) to support the speech team.

The role includes recruiting, auditioning, rostering participants, preparing materials, conducting rehearsals, coordinating costumes and tech needs, and communicating with families. This position offers both full-time and half-time options and requires commitment to ethical conduct and student development.

Qualifications

• Aptitude for performing listed tasks.
• Ethical practices and role model to students.
• Alternatives to qualifications may be acceptable per the Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with 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 help students develop vocal/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 schedule and rehearsal information with parents/guardians.
• Assist head coach with home-sponsored contests.
• Attend summer workshops, fall conventions, spring meetings, and other enrichment opportunities; may become IHSSA judge.
• Promote the program through district and public awareness.
• Consult with parents, head coach, and administrators regarding discipline issues.
• Keep head coach and district administration informed of matters deemed necessary.

Skills

Aptitude for tasks

Ethical role model

Board-acceptable alternatives

Job description

NWHS Activities in Waukee, IA, seeks an Assistant Individual Speech Coach (1.0 & 0.5) to support the speech team.

The role includes recruiting, auditioning, rostering participants, preparing materials, conducting rehearsals, coordinating costumes and tech needs, and communicating with families. This position offers both full-time and half-time options and requires commitment to ethical conduct and student development.