Assistant Speech Coach
Yorkville CUSD #115 · Yorkville, IL · 3 mo ago
EducationFull-time
Brief Description / Position Summary
Yorkville CUSD 115 has an opening for Assistant Speech Coach for Yorkville High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The Speech Team Assistant Coach will supervise students during meetings. The Coach will work alongside the head coach to work with all areas of the program and will help supervise students in performing in the speech contests.
Responsibilities
- Prepare team members for competition through regular rehearsals (includes securing scripts, supervising writing of original materials, teaching students rules of events and etiquette for tournament participation)
- Aid in publicizing and holding auditions for team members
- Help the head coach secure all transportation and finance-related parts of the program
- Determine eligibility of students to participate in contests
- Congratulate students who win contests
- Coordinate parent volunteers for home tournaments
- Ensure that students have a way to get home and remain present until the last student is released
- Aid the head coach with all details for home tournaments
- Publicize student success
- Host parent events to showcase student performances and recognize team success
- Attend meetings as required by the IHSA and The Southwest Prairie Conference
- Be knowledgeable of current IHSA rules and regulations for Individual Events
- Aid the head coach with other duties as required
Qualifications/Skills
- Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision
- Show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills
Knowledge
- Substantial knowledge in the area of student support
- Familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols
Ability
- Establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all stakeholders
- Be flexible and change as needed
Stipend Range
$3,495-$5,856 / Based on experience
Pay
This position is part of the Yorkville CBA, linked below
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1719490100/y115org/zj8dtrteasxz7ty5kyzd/Copyof2022-2026YEACBA1.pdf