Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor
Date Posted:
3/10/2026
Location:
Yorkville High School
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Closing Date:
When Filled
District:
Yorkville Community School District 115
Yorkville High School has an opening for a Assistant Speech Coach (.5 FTE) for the 2026-2027 School Year.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION / POSITION SUMMARY:
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The Speech Team Assistant Coach will supervise students during meetings. The Coach will work alongside the head
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coach to work with all areas of the program and will help supervise students in performing in the speech contests.
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Assist in publicizing and holding auditions for team members
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Prepare team members for competition through regular rehearsals (includes securing scripts, supervising
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writing of original materials, teaching students rules of events and etiquette for tournament participation)
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Help the head coach secure all transportation, and finance related parts of the program.
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Determine eligibility of students to participate in contests
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Coordinate parent volunteers for home tournament
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Ensure that students have a way to get home and remains present until the last student is released
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Assist head coach with all details for home tournament
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Publicize student success
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Hold parent events to showcase student performances and recognize team success
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Attend meetings as required by the IHSA and The Southwest Prairie Conference
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Be knowledgeable of current IHSA rules and regulations for Individual Events
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Assists with writing college letters of recommendation for students per their request.
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Maintains field trip requests, as applicable
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Makes transportation requests a minimum of 20 days in advance
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Communicates all student achievements and accomplishments within the program to the activity director in a timely fashion so that they can be highlighted in parent/staff and student communication.
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Assists Head Coach with other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
SKILLS: Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision. Must show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills.
KNOWLEDGE: Previous successful experience in sponsorship/mentoring preferred. Substantial knowledge in the area of student support, as well as familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols.
ABILITY: Establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all stakeholders to be flexible and change as needed.
Stipend Range: $3,495-$5,856 (Pro-rated at .5 FTE) - Based on experience
This position is part of the Yorkville CBA, linked below
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1719490100/y115org/zj8dtrteasxz7ty5kyzd/Copyof2022-2026YEACBA1.pdf?
