SH Large Group Speech Sponsor

About the Role

The Large Group Speech Sponsor is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the school's speech activities program. The sponsor provides instruction and mentoring, promoting student growth in communication, critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, and performance skills while preparing students for large group speech contests and performances. The sponsor ensures the program operates in compliance with district policies and speech association guidelines, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. The goal is to provide students with opportunities to develop and showcase group communication and performance skills while representing the school with excellence, professionalism, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students and promote participation in large group speech.
• Direct and coach ensembles and other large group events.
• Safely transport and supervise students in district vehicles as required by district policy.
• Select and prepare materials appropriate for competition.
• Organize and supervise practice schedules and rehearsals.
• Coordinate contest registration and meet all deadlines.
• Supervise students during practices, performances, and competitions.
• Maintain communication with students, parents, administration, and contest officials.
• Promote teamwork, responsibility, and positive representation of the school.
• Ensure student safety and appropriate conduct during all activities per district policies.
• Complete required reports and documents.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Activities Director or Building Administration.

Reports to Activities Director and Building Administration.

Requirements

• Valid authorization required by district policy.
• Experience with speech, theatre, or communication activities preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

• Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

Pay

Per the district's extracurricular salary schedule. Length of assignment and compensation are determined by the district's extracurricular salary schedule.