CHS Science Olympiad Advisor

Sylvania; Chelan, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,500 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelan High School seeks a dedicated Science Olympiad Advisor to mentor a high school team through rigorous academic preparation, engineering builds, and lab challenges. You will recruit students, run weekly practices, and coordinate regional and state competitions, fostering curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities include managing logistics, supervising hands-on builds and labs, ensuring safety, and communicating with parents and district staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Education preferred.
• 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.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Preferred: Washington State Teaching Certificate and prior Science Olympiad/STEM coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead the Science Olympiad team at Chelan High School.
• Recruit, select, and organize students for 23 events across disciplines.
• Facilitate after-school practice sessions with guidance and materials.
• Oversee hands-on build projects and ensure safety compliance.
• Supervise laboratory practice sessions and safety protocols.
• Register the team with Washington Science Olympiad and manage regional/state documentation.
• Coordinate transportation, chaperones, schedules, and medical forms.
• Manage the team budget and resources; communicate with parents and administrators.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Education

Washington State Teaching Certificate (preferred)

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Administration & Logistics

• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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.

Schedule & Working Conditions

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

Compensation

• Stipend is $2750 per season.

Position is open until filled.

For questions, please contact Scott Granger, CHS Assoc. Principal/CTE Director, at [e-mail] 509-682-4061 or the Human Resources at [e-mail] or 509-682-3515.

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; 509-682-3515; [e-mail]

SECTION 504 / ADA COORDINATOR: Director of Student Services and Inclusion, Kirk Marshlain, PO Box 369, Chelan, WA 98816; 509-682-7744; [e-mail]