Job Description

Title: University High School Assistant Speech Team Coach FY27

Division Name: Academic Affairs

Department: University High School

Campus Location: Normal, IL

General Summary

The Assistant Speech Team Coach is responsible for advising and overseeing the activities, practices, and competitions of the Illinois High School Association and the Athletic Conference. The Speech Team promotes academic excellence and performance by students. The Speech Team is an organization that provides students with the opportunity to find their voice and bring light to issues often overlooked in society through speech competition where students represent the best of our school.

Additional Information

The coach is expected to carry out the School's responsibility in contributing to the educational development of the student through their work with the activity. The coach teaches important skills relevant to the activity, promotes teamwork, self-discipline, sportsmanship and leadership in a supportive environment that fosters personal growth.

Required Qualifications

1. Qualified to Coach Speech: Individuals Events per IHSA by-laws
2. Valid Driver's License
3. Must have knowledge of the technical aspects of the activity
and, at the same time, be open to new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
4. Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

Work Hours

Much of the work occurs after 3:00 p.m. and on weekends in and around schools.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to effectively communicate.
2. Must be able to participate in practice.

Proposed Starting Date

For FY27

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Reference List
Work Availability

PLEASE NOTE:  These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Contact Information for Applicants

Stacey Welter
smwelte@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.