Head Speech Coach JobID: 683

+ Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor

+ Date Posted:

6/25/2025

+ Location:

Boone Community School District

Boone Community School District’s mission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive, caring, and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We are not only committed to being an equal opportunity employer, but also actively strives to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of its students and community, prioritizing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills within its teams. Expect the BEST…Achieve SUCCESS!

Position Type: Part-Time / Stipend Position

Pay: 40% of assistant stipend/60% of head stipend

Reports To: Activities Director / Principal

The Head Speech Coach is responsible for working with the Speech Coaching team to lead and manage the high school speech team.There is a Large Group Head and Individual Head but they are both involved in both seasons. This includes developing students’ public speaking, interpretation, and performance skills while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. The coach organizes practices, prepares students for competition, manages meet logistics, and ensures compliance with school and state activity association guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Plan and conduct regular team practices and individual coaching sessions.

+ Instruct students in various speech categories, including but not limited to: Interpretive Reading, After Dinner Speaking, Musical Theatre, Ensemble Acting, and Improvisation.

+ Select, review, and approve competition materials to ensure appropriateness and alignment with contest rules.

+ Prepare students for local, regional, and state-level competitions.

+ Coordinate and attend speech meets, often on evenings and weekends.

+ Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and competition officials.

+ Promote team participation and recruit new team members.

+ Manage team registrations, transportation, and meet logistics.

+ Supervise student behavior and enforce school policies during practices and competitions.

+ Maintain accurate records of participation and performance.

+ Attend relevant coaching meetings, clinics, and professional development opportunities.

+ Requires evening and weekend availability for tournaments and events.

+ Travel to competitions is required; transportation arrangements may be provided by the school or district.

Qualifications:

+ Prior experience with IHSSA speech events preferred.

+ Ability to pass a background check, in accordance with school policy.

Benefits:

+ Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of student-.

+ Gain valuable coaching experience and develop leadership skills.

+ Be part of a collaborative and supportive coaching community.

Questions:For questions or more information, contact Lindsey Hyman.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750

Join us in fostering a love of performing and helping students reach their full potential!