Head Speech Coach — Lead High School Large-Group Team

Boone Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Boone Community School District is seeking a part-time Head Large Group Speech Coach to lead and manage the high school speech team. You will develop students' public speaking, interpretation, and performance skills while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.

The role includes organizing practices, preparing for competitions, and managing meet logistics. You will coordinate with the Speech Coaching team, recruit new members, and ensure compliance with school and state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Plan and conduct regular team practices and coaching sessions.
• Instruct students in speech categories (Interpretive Reading, After Dinner Speaking, Musical Theatre, Ensemble Acting, Improvisation).
• Prepare students for local, regional, and state competitions.
• Coordinate and attend meets, evenings and weekends.
• Ensure compliance with school and state activity guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop students' public speaking and performance skills.
• Organize practices and manage meet logistics.
• Recruit new team members and promote participation.
• Maintain records of participation and performance.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and competition officials.

Skills

Public speaking

Coaching

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Event planning

Job description

Boone Community School District is seeking a part-time Head Large Group Speech Coach to lead and manage the high school speech team. You will develop students' public speaking, interpretation, and performance skills while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.

The role includes organizing practices, preparing for competitions, and managing meet logistics. You will coordinate with the Speech Coaching team, recruit new members, and ensure compliance with school and state guidelines.