Club Coach Program

A club coach is an experienced Toastmaster who coaches a club to rebuild membership and rejuvenate the club environment. The goal of a coach is to help the club achieve recognition in the Distinguished Club Program, which is accomplished by:

Building rapport with club leaders and members
Instilling enthusiasm, comradery, and structure within the club
Assessing the club environment and recommending best practices for success
Working with club leaders to develop a Club Success Plan
Encouraging the club to strive for Distinguished Club Program recognition.

Clubs are eligible for club coach appointment provided the following requirements are met:

The club must have at least 3 but no more than 12 paid members at the time of appointment
The club must have at least one club officer who has completed the Club Coach Program Training module
The club must not be suspended or closed
The club must not have more than two coaches appointed at one time.

To be eligible for appointment as a Club Coach, you must:

Be a paid member in good standing with Toastmasters International
Has not been a member of the eligible club in the past six months
Has been a member of Toastmasters International for at least one year
Has served as a club officer for at least one annual or two semi-annual terms
Has completed a minimum of Level 2 in a path, or an Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB), or an Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)
Has completed the Club Coach Program Training.

What do I receive as a Club Coach?

Being a Club Coach is an opportunity for personal growth as an influencer, a coach and a mentor.

If you successfully coach the club to achieve recognition in the Distinguished Club Program, you will receive credit in the education program and a digital certificate of accomplishment. Note: Credit is not received until after year-end results are final.

For more information on becoming or getting a Club Coach contact the Club Coach Coordinator at ClubCoachChair@tmd61.com or the Club Growth Director at cgd@tmd61.com