Head Speech Coach

Osseo Ind School District 279 Osseo Senior High - OSSEO, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Osseo Area Schools - District 279

Job : 5946582

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Osseo Senior High School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and student-centered individual to serve as our Head Speech Coach.

Job Summary:To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning as a Head Speech Coach.

Position Overview

The Head Speech Coach will provide leadership and direction for the Osseo Speech program while creating a positive, inclusive, and competitive environment for students. The coach will help students develop confidence, communication skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and excellence in competitive speech.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and organization for the Speech program.
• Recruit and encourage students to participate in Speech.
• Teach and develop students across a variety of speech categories and events.
• Plan and conduct practices, meetings, and competition preparation.
• Coordinate tournament schedules, registrations, transportation, and competition logistics.
• Supervise students at practices, tournaments, and other program activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, school administration, and the Activities Department.
• Recruit, organize, and provide direction to assistant coaches and program volunteers when applicable.
• Maintain accurate program records, rosters, and required documentation.
• Promote sportsmanship, professionalism, inclusion, and positive representation of Osseo Senior High School.
• Follow all Osseo Area Schools, Activities Department, conference, and Minnesota State High School League policies and expectations.
• Build a program culture focused on student growth, belonging, accountability, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidates should demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, experience working with high school students, and the ability to provide positive leadership. Previous coaching, competitive speech, debate, theater, communications, or related experience is preferred.

Start Date: Immediately

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful wor
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR or call .

Position Type: Casual

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities >
Coaching

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