Scholar Bowl Sponsor

Position:
Scholar Bowl Sponsor

Board approval is dependent upon evidence of full funding for the program.

Job Summary:

The Junior High Scholar Bowl Sponsor provides leadership, instruction, and supervision for students participating in academic competition. The coach organizes practices, teaches content knowledge and competition strategies, and ensures a safe, positive, and educationally enriching experience that promotes academic excellence and good sportsmanship.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with junior high school students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student safety, equity, and positive youth development.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet district employment standards.

Reports to:

Activities/Athletics Director or Building Principal

• Program Planning & Instruction
• Develop a season plan, practice schedule, and competition calendar aligned with the school calendar and activities director guidance.
• Teach Scholar Bowl strategies (e.g., buzzer timing, teamwork, question analysis) and build students’ knowledge across core academic areas.
• Prepare students for conference, invitational, and state-level competition as applicable.
• Team Management & Supervision
• Recruit, select, and maintain rosters in accordance with district, conference, and state association guidelines.
• Supervise students at all practices, competitions, and team-related travel; ensure student safety and appropriate behavior.
• Coordinate transportation, field trips, and chaperones per district policies.
• Compliance & Communication
• Know and follow all applicable rules (e.g., state activities association, conference, district policies).
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and administrators regarding expectations, schedules, results, and student progress.
• Maintain accurate records (rosters, eligibility, attendance, finances, fundraising, awards).
• Manage team communications (website/social media as approved, emails, newsletter).
• Professionalism & Role Modeling
• Model appropriate adult behavior, positivity, and respect for all participants, officials, and opponents.
• Promote academic achievement, good citizenship, and school pride.
• Attend required coaches’ meetings, preseason orientations, and postseason wrap-ups.

Primarily after-school hours for practices and competitions; some evenings and weekends during tournament season.

Local and possibly regional travel for competitions.

Use of school facilities, technology, and district-approved communication tools.