Lead Large-Group Speech Coach & Mentor

Waukee Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukee Community School District is seeking a Large Group Speech Coach for NWHS in Waukee, IA. The role involves recruiting and mentoring coaches and students, organizing rehearsals, and coordinating performances and contests.

You will work with a team to develop challenging performances, manage logistics, and ensure timely participation in IHSSA events. Immediate start is possible; this is a full‑time, after‑school coaching position with duties across planning, staffing, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, audition, and roster student participants into speech team categories
• Create rehearsal schedule in collaboration with assistant coaches; reserve rehearsal facilities
• Obtain, plan, and prepare performance materials; obtain performance rights as necessary
• Conduct rehearsals and work with students in developing vocal and physical delivery, blocking, and other presentation aspects
• Coordinate technical needs which may include set, props, and costumes
• Register team for district contest, state contest, and All-State festivals by deadlines
• Maintain the speech program’s financial records; secure income through the school budget, fundraising, etc.
• Coordinate high school speech team mock contest / community showcase prior to district contest
• Arrange transportation to contest for students and equipment
• Confirm academic eligibility of student participants
• Support performers at contests
• Document student concerns and behavior; consult with assistant coaches
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians, keeping them informed of schedules and lettering criteria
• Implement home-sponsored contests, including recruiting and training volunteers
• Enhance coaching development by attending summer workshops and other enrichment opportunities
• Tabulate IHSSA achievement awards and high school lettering awards and assist with awards night
• Promote the program through district and public awareness
• Handle disciplinary issues; consult with parents and/or administrators as appropriate
• Keep the district’s administration informed of matters deemed necessary
• Collaborate with Head 9th Grade coach on High School Mentorship Team Lead program, transportation, and financial records

Job description

Waukee Community School District is seeking a Large Group Speech Coach for NWHS in Waukee, IA. The role involves recruiting and mentoring coaches and students, organizing rehearsals, and coordinating performances and contests.

You will work with a team to develop challenging performances, manage logistics, and ensure timely participation in IHSSA events. Immediate start is possible; this is a full‑time, after‑school coaching position with duties across planning, staffing, and execution.