.5 Individual Speech Coach Northwest High School

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 districts 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 programs 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 districts 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