Club Coaches are Crucial

District 53 is seeking 12 members to serve as club coaches. If you’re looking to tackle a High-Performance Leadership (HPL) project as a Level 5 requirement/elective, a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) project as a capstone for your Pathways goals, or other leadership elective projects for Levels 3–5, sign up today!

What is a club coach? What do they do?

Individuals in this crucial role are experienced Toastmasters members who assist clubs in rebuilding club membership and restoring club quality. If you’re working in the Pathways paths of Dynamic Leadership, Motivational Strategies, Persuasive Influence, or Visionary Communication, you could be a great fit as a club coach!

Your job is…

  • Build rapport with club officers and members
  • Instill enthusiasm, camaraderie, and structure within the club
  • Assess the club environment and recommend best practices for success
  • Work with club officers to develop a Club Success Plan
  • Motivate the club to strive for Distinguished Club Program (DCP) recognition

Who can be a club coach?

If you are a paid member in good standing, have been a member for one year or longer, have served as a club officer for one annual term (or two semiannual terms), and have completed at least Levels 1 and 2 in any path, you can be a club coach!

Why be a club coach?

Serving as a club coach is a great way to gain experience, grow your knowledge, and feel a sense of fulfilment. Benefits include:

  • Personal Growth: Refine your speaking and leadership skills
  • Leadership Development: Build such skills as facilitation, active listening, critical thinking, and motivation
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with club members from a wide variety of backgrounds 
  • Community Impact: Make a positive impact on the community by helping members develop their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills 

Learn more Today!

Contact Club Retention Chair Sharon Mercado by December 8, 2024: ClubRetentionChair@d53tm.org