• Head Speech Coach

    Boone Community School District (Boone, IA)


    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, [email protected], 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!