About this role
Position Criteria:
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Must exhibit ethical practices and be a role model to students
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Performance Criteria:
• Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise assistant speech coaches assisting administrators with the hiring process; assign assistant coaches to speech team categories
• Recruit, audition, and roster student participants into speech team categories
• Create rehearsal schedule in collaboration with assistant coaches; reserve rehearsal facilities through district's preferred event management system
• Obtain, plan, and prepare performance materials; obtain performance rights as necessary
• Conduct rehearsals and work with students in conceptualizing the material, developing vocal and physical delivery, blocking, and other technical and artistic areas of presentation
• Coordinate necessary technical needs which may include set, props, and costumes
• Register team for district contest, state contest, and All-State festivals by state 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 on such matters
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians, keeping them informed of schedules, lettering criteria, etc.
• Implement home-sponsored contests, including recruiting and training volunteers
• Enhance coaching development by attending summer workshops, fall conventions, spring meetings, and other enrichment opportunities which may include becoming a certified IHSSA judge
• Tabulate IHSSA achievement awards and high school lettering awards along with co-organizing awards night
• Promote the program through district and public awareness
• Handle disciplinary issues; consult with parents and/or administrators when appropriate
• Keep the district's administration informed of matters deemed necessary
• Collaborate with Head 9th Grade coach as necessary regarding High School Mentorship Team Lead program, transportation, and financial records