In February 2003 the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International replaced the Club Specialist program with the Club Coach program. The objective of the Club Coach program is to help struggling clubs become Distinguished Clubs. Some of the specifics are:

• The club will have 12 or fewer members at the time of appointment

• Up to two coaches may be appointed to each club

• The coaches may not be members of the club at the time of appointment (the coaches typically join after being assigned)

• The assignment lasts to the end of the current club year if the club reaches distinguished status or better, or the end of the subsequent club year if Distinguished Club status or better is not reached in the first year

• Club coaches will receive a pin upon assignment

• Credit toward Advanced Leader Silver is awarded upon successful completion

• A certificate will be sent to the club coaches upon successful completion

• Districts are asked to publicly acknowledge appointments and successes

Club Coaches don't run the club - they just support the members who are doing the work and will get the credit for success. Club Coaches get their own guidance from district leaders.
If you are interested in serving as a club coach, or know of someone else who may be interested, contact your Area Governor and request that the Area Governor submit your name or the other person’s name to the District Governor for appointment.
Also, be on the lookout for Club Coach training opportunities at the upcoming Toastmasters Leadership Institutes and the District Conferences