Head Large Group Speech Coach

Head Large Group Speech Coach JobID: 765

• 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'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

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.

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 Tim Pezzetti ([email protected]).

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!

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