Assistant Scholastic Bowl Coach

Scholastic Bowl Assistant Coach

The Scholastic Bowl Assistant Coach will help the head coach organize, direct, coordinate and supervise scholastic bowl team members. The assistant coach will work with the head coach to operate all parts of the organization. Characteristics, duties and responsibilities include initiating and soliciting student participation and awareness of scholastic bowl. The assistant coach will attend and supervise all practices as well as keep records of attendance and student participation.

The assistant coach will monitor the supervision of participants during all practices and meets. Understanding of school, conference, and IHSA rules is required. The assistant coach will attend meetings scheduled by the conference and cooperate/communicate with other conference coaches in carrying out directives  assistant coach will attend mini-bus training and follow all safety procedures when driving/transporting students. Recruit and train timers and moderators for all home contestants.

Work in a positive and productive manner with a wide variety of students, faculty and staff. Confirm the security of the facilities. Ensure that students have a way to get home and remain present until the last student is released. Promote and publicize club meetings and events. Engage students in community service activities. Maintain positive relationships with students and interact with students and adults in a respectful manner.

Collaborate with administration to maintain the vision of the Strategic Goals and purpose of the club/activity. Use appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems. Complete all training and certification required by the District. Other duties as required. Works with community members to enhance the program offerings, mentor the students, and assist in fundraiser and community service activities. Assists with writing college letters of recommendation for students per their request.

Communicates all student achievements and accomplishments within the program to the activity director in a timely fashion so that they can be highlighted in parent/staff and student communication. Other duties as assigned. Length of season:
October through March. Season schedule:
Practices every week with competitions each week. Student contact:
Meetings, competitions, fundraising, volunteering activities. Job requirements/minimum qualifications include organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision. Must show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills. Previous successful experience in sponsorship/mentoring preferred. Substantial knowledge in the area of student support, as well as familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols. Ability to establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all stakeholders to be flexible and change as needed.

Stipend range based on 1.0 FTE: $2,146 - $3,596. Stipend is subject to the collective bargaining agreement attached here.