Decathlon Coach

Prep Academy Tutors; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prep Academy Tutors of Los Angeles seeks an experienced Academic Decathlon Coach for a middle school team (grades 6–8). This part-time, seasonal role runs roughly October through early March, culminating in a regional competition.

Tasks include planning weekly practices, guiding study across multiple subjects, and preparing the team for logic and super quiz events. You will coordinate with school staff and parents, track progress, and adapt plans as the competition nears.

Qualifications

• Broad ability to teach or review multiple subjects
• Strong math foundation enabling Algebra I/Geometry concepts
• Familiarity with Catholic school culture and doctrine content
• Experience teaching or coaching middle-school students in groups
• Prior participation or coaching in academic competitions is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and run team practice sessions once a week early in the season, increasing to twice a week as competition nears
• Guide students across Religion, English/LA, Literature, Science, Math, Current Events, Social Studies, and Fine Arts
• Prepare students for team-based logic and super quiz events
• Track student progress and adjust the practice plan toward competition dates
• Communicate scheduling and progress with school staff and parents

Skills

Math background

Algebra I/Geometry

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Experience with group coaching

Job description

Academic Decathlon Coach Wanted — Grades 6–8

Prep Academy Tutors of Los Angeles is seeking an experienced coach to lead a middle school (grades 6–8) team preparing for an academic decathlon-style competition for Catholic school students. This is a part-time, seasonal position running roughly October through early March, culminating in a regional-level competition.

About the Role

The coach will lead a team of up to 10 students through regular group practice sessions covering a broad range of academic subjects, plus two team-based events: a logic/puzzle quiz and a multi-subject "super quiz".

Responsibilities

• Plan and run team practice sessions (about once a week early in the season, increasing to twice a week as the competition nears)
• Guide students through study material across individual subject areas, which may include: Religion/Catholic doctrine, English/Language Arts, Literature, Science, Mathematics (including Algebra I/Geometry-level content), Current Events, Social Studies, and Fine Arts (Art & Music)
• Prepare students for team-based logic and "super quiz" style events
• Track student progress and adjust the practice plan as the competition date approaches
• Communicate regularly with school staff and parents on scheduling and team progress

Qualifications

• Comfortable teaching or reviewing material across multiple academic subjects — breadth is more important than deep specialization in any one area
• Strong math background, including the ability to teach Algebra I/Geometry-level concepts
• Comfortable with Catholic school culture and Catholic doctrine content
• Experience teaching or coaching middle-school-aged students, ideally in a group or team setting
• Prior experience with academic competitions (Academic Decathlon, Quiz Bowl, Scholastic Bowl, Odyssey of the Mind, or similar) strongly preferred, whether as a former competitor or coach
• Strong organizational skills — able to plan a multi-month study schedule across several subject areas at once
• Experience coaching public speaking or presentation skills is a plus

Time Commitment

Approximately one practice session per week early in the season, increasing to two sessions per week as the competition approaches (roughly October through early March).