Assistant Speech Team Sponsor

Activity Sponsor

Candidates should have a background in Competitive Speech as a participant and/or coach. Organizational skills with the desire and strategy to build and maintain a competitive high school Speech program. Strong knowledge of rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedures of IHSA Activities.

Rich Township High School District 227 is looking for an Activity Sponsor.

Reports To: Assistant Principal for Athletics/Activities, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with building principal.

Qualifications:

• Preferred staff member in District 227.
• Preferred previous experience in activity sponsorship.
• Ability to organize, supervise and implement an activity program.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of the activity and a commitment to professional development in the field.

Supervises: Assistant sponsors in conjunction with the Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Establishes and implements the fundamental program philosophy and annual program goals in conjunction with the Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities.
• Implements all activity policies as developed and approved by the Board of Education.
• Conforms to all IHSA and SICA regulations; interprets regulations for assistant sponsor.
• Works to increase and sustain activity participation.
• Evaluates assistant sponsor, in conjunction with the Assistant principal for Athletics & Activities.
• When applicable prepares activity participants for JSICA conference and non- conference competition.
• Understands the administrative chain of command and refers all program requests and grievances through the proper channels.
• Works collegially with other program head coaches, activity sponsors and school personnel.
• Works collaboratively with parents to communicate student responsibilities and level of participation.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Advises the Assistant Principal for athletics & Activities regarding competition scheduling and transportation requirements.
• Attends all SICA activity sponsors meetings.
• Meets with activity participants at least monthly.
• Keeps a meeting attendance log.
• Provides documentation to Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities to fulfill IHSA, SICA, and conference requirements.
• Participates in all SICA and IHSA competitions when applicable.
• Tracks student-athlete eligibility with the assistance of Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities and intervenes when appropriate.
• Arrange all transportation requirements with the Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities.
• Operates within program budget appropriations.
• Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing and storing.
• Provides the Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities with all competition results and an annual program summary.