ASSISTANT COACH- SPEECH TEAM
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.
Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.
A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.
POSITION:
Assistant Speech Team Coach
Season Dates: August 14, 2023 – November 11, 2023
DUTIES:
Serve as assistant coach for the Centennial High School Speech team. This may include but not limited to setting up practices, meets, and schedules for the program; supervision of athletes at practices and meets; care and maintenance of program equipment; arranging team transportation; willingness to work in collaboration with the booster club and regular meetings with other coaches to evaluate goals of the overall program. Must be ablet o adjust work schedule for practices and games.
Preferences:
A BA/BS Degree and MN Teacher License with coaching certificate highly preferred.
Qualifications:
A strong background in high school, collegiate, and/or collegiate speech (forensic sciences) as a participant and coach is required. Strong work ethic and dedication to furthering the benefits of participation in co-curricular activities. Leadership skills including but not limited to organization, vision, motivation, and conflict resolution. Ability to work collaboratively with student athletes, parents, staff, and community.
Salary: Compensation is accordance with Schedule B.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled. Should you have questions, please contact: Matt St. Martin, Director of Athletics and Activities, 763-792-5017 or [email protected] .