CHS Science Olympiad Advisor

Chelan High School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and organized Science Olympiad Advisor to lead and mentor our high school team. The Advisor guides students through rigorous academic preparation, engineering build projects, and laboratory challenges, fostering a culture of scientific inquiry, teamwork, and problem-solving. This role involves recruiting team members, facilitating weekly practices, managing tournament logistics, and accompanying the team to regional and state Science Olympiad competitions.

• Student Mentorship & Team Leadership
• Recruit, select, and organize students to form balanced competitive teams across 23 standard Science Olympiad events (spanning life science, earth science, chemistry, physics, and engineering).
• Facilitate regular after-school practice sessions, providing guidance, study materials, and technical advice.
• Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, and academic integrity.
• Competition Preparation & Technical Coaching
• Help students interpret official event rules, scoring rubrics, and technical specifications.
• Oversee hands‑on build projects (e.g., bridges, flight devices, robotics), ensuring compliance with construction rules and safety standards.
• Supervise laboratory practice sessions, enforcing proper safety protocols, equipment usage, and chemical handling.

• Register the CHS team with Washington Science Olympiad and manage all regional/state competition documentation.
• Coordinate transportation, chaperone coverage, event day schedules, and student medical/permission forms.
• Manage the team budget, including ordering study resources, build materials, test kits, and lab consumables.
• Maintain clear communication with parents, school administrators, and the district activities department regarding schedules and expectations.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or Education strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Preferred

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate (endorsement in Secondary Science preferred).
• Prior experience with Science Olympiad, STEM competitions, or extracurricular coaching.
• Familiarity with Chelan High School policies and district administrative procedures.

• Season:
  October through April (varies depending on advancement to state competition).
• Environment:
  Secondary classroom, laboratory, and workshop environments; local and regional travel for competitions.

• Stipend is $2750 per season.

For questions, please contact Scott Granger, CHS Assoc. Principal/CTE Director, at grangers  or the Human Resources at hr or .

The Lake Chelan School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on-the-basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

TITLE IX COORDINATOR / CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR:
Human Resources Director, Jenann Ross, PO Box 369, Chelan, WA 98816; ; rossj

SECTION 504 / ADA COORDINATOR:
Director of Student Services and Inclusion, Kirk Marshlain, PO Box 369, Chelan, WA 98816; ; marshlain