Middle School Scholar Bowl Coach

Southern Boone School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 2,088 - 4,177; Part time

Job summary

Southern Boone School District is seeking a Middle School Scholar Bowl Coach in Victoria, Australia. This stipend-based extracurricular position involves organizing and supporting a competitive academic team, fostering student knowledge across subjects, and preparing students for interscholastic competitions. Responsibilities include planning practices, teaching strategies, developing study materials, and monitoring student progress. The ideal candidate has experience with middle school students and strong communication and leadership skills. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for competitions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with middle school students preferred.
• Strong general academic knowledge across multiple subject areas.
• Effective organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build student engagement in an extracurricular setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead regular after-school practices during the season.
• Teach Scholar Bowl strategies.
• Develop or curate practice questions and study materials.
• Register for, coordinate, and supervise team participation in competitions.
• Promote academic curiosity, sportsmanship, and positive team culture.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Communicate with school staff, parents, and competition hosts.
• Follow school policies and Scholar Bowl rules and guidelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

General academic knowledge

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time).

Position Summary: The Middle School Scholar Bowl Coach is a stipend-based extracurricular position responsible for organizing, coaching, and supporting a competitive academic team. The coach fosters students’ knowledge across multiple subject areas, promotes teamwork, and prepares students for interscholastic Scholar Bowl competitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead regular after-school practices during the season
• Teach Scholar Bowl strategies, including buzzer timing, teamwork, and communication
• Develop or curate practice questions and study materials (history, science, literature, mathematics, current events, etc.)
• Register for, coordinate, and supervise team participation in competitions
• Promote academic curiosity, sportsmanship, and positive team culture
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Communicate with school staff, parents, and competition hosts as needed
• Follow school policies and Scholar Bowl rules and guidelines

Qualifications

• Experience working with middle school students preferred
• Strong general academic knowledge across multiple subject areas
• Effective organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to build student engagement in an extracurricular setting

Time Commitment

• Seasonal, stipend-based position
• Competitions: Occasional evenings and/or weekends

Compensation

• Stipend position; amount determined by district extracurricular pay schedule