A club coach is an experienced Toastmaster who coaches a club to rebuild membership and restore quality to 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
2. Club Coaches and Mentors Official
Appointment
•Responsibility of the:
•Club Growth Director, or
•District Director
3. The Need for Club Coaches and
Mentor
• Bell shaped Curve in 2 to 5 years
• Members contentment with the status quo
• Guests not engaged in club activities due to existing cliques
• Autocratic old members
• Newly chartered club lost
4. Benefits of Club Coaching and
Mentoring
• Develop team-building skills
• Expand leadership experience
• Increase proficiency as a facilitator and negotiator
• Share expertise
• Invest in future of Toastmasters
5. Established Clubs in Trouble
•Club Presidents: Request a Club Coach if
membership is 12 or less
•Club Presidents: Look for a mentor if
membership is 14 or less
7. Club Coach/Mentor Qualifications
• Not members of the struggling club
• Not currently familiar with the struggling club or its members
• Members of successful clubs
• Have held club officer positions
8. Foundations for Club Coaches
and Mentors
• Know and Understand the Club Mission:
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are
empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-
confidence and personal growth.
• Know and Understand the District Mission
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.
• Know and Understand Toastmasters International Mission
We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
9. Club Quality Standards
First Impressions
Membership Orientation
Fellowship, Variety and Communication
Program Planning and Meeting Organization
Membership Strength
Achievement Recognition
10. Club Coaching Process
• Build rapport with club leaders and members
• Observe and analyze the club environment, then assist
the club in generating solutions
• Help the club develop a plan with goals for
improvement
11. Club Coaching Process (Cont.)
• Make it possible for the club’s leaders and
members to implement the plan
• Instill enthusiasm, fidelity and a sense of
responsibility for the club’s future
12. Evaluate Club Status
• The club conducts The Successful Club Series
Module “Moments of Truth”
• Help club identify its strengths and weaknesses
• Facilitate a discussion of identified strengths and
weaknesses at the next club meeting
14. Qualities of a Good Club Coach
or Mentor
•Committed
•Organized
•Attentive
•Consistent
•Hands-On
15. Educate the Clubs
• DCP Goals Achievement
• Pathways
• Culture of Membership Building
• The Four Toastmasters Achievement Awards
• Keeping Members Satisfied
• Recognize Achievement
16. Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude
• Create a Club Vision – Mental image of what the club
members would like to happen in the future or what they
want the club to become.
• Help members to develop customized visions
• Obtain club agreement to fulfill the club mission.
• Guide the club to develop SMART goals to make their
vision a reality.
