Assistant Speech Coach

JobID: 9341

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor

Date Posted:
4/13/2026

Location:
Yorkville High School

Date Available:
08/10/2026

Closing Date:
When Filled

District:
Yorkville Community School District 115

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.
• Assist in publicizing and holding auditions for team members
• 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)
• Help the head coach secure all transportation, and finance related parts of the program.
• Determine eligibility of students to participate in contests
• Coordinate parent volunteers for home tournament
• Ensure that students have a way to get home and remains present until the last student is released
• Assist head coach with all details for home tournament
• Publicize student success
• Hold 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
• Assists with writing college letters of recommendation for students per their request.
• Maintains field trip requests, as applicable
• Makes transportation requests a minimum of 20 days in advance
• 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.
• 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.

Please send a Letter of Interest to Luke Engelhardt at [email protected]


Stipend Range: $3,495-$5,856 / Based on experience


This position is part of the Yorkville CBA, linked below