Head Large Group Speech Coach

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 5/29/2026
• Location: Boone Community School District
• Date Available: 08/24/2026
• Closing Date: 06/12/2026

Boone Community School District'smission 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 arenot 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

Reports To: Activities Director / Principal

The Head Large Group 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.
• 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.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, , at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036;

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