Head Scholastic Bowl Coach

Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium; Bristol Township (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational organization is seeking a Head Coach for the Scholastic Bowl team. Responsibilities include organizing and supervising team activities, scheduling practices, and ensuring participant supervision at events. Successful candidates should demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills, preferably with previous experience in mentorship. The stipend range for this position is $2,981 to $4,995 based on full-time equivalence, adhering to collective bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience in sponsorship or mentoring is preferred.
• Ability to manage and supervise activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct scholastic bowl team activities.
• Schedule, attend, and supervise all practices.
• Monitor participant supervision during events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor

The Scholastic Bowl Head Coach will organize, direct, coordinate and supervise scholastic bowl team members. The head coach will organize approved fundraisers throughout the year in order to meet the needs of the club’s expenses as applicable and coordinate with the conference a schedule for competing and add additional competitions as needed throughout the season and will compete in the IHSA Scholastic Bowl series.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate and solicit student participation and awareness of scholastic bowl.
• Schedule, attend and supervise all practices as well as keep records of attendance and student participation.
• Monitor the supervision of participants during all practices and meets.
• Work with the Director of Activities and Athletics to schedule events and travel. Advise, assist and work with the athletic/activity office when hosting events.
• Understanding of school, conference, and IHSA rules.
• Attends meetings scheduled by the conference and cooperate/communicate with other conference coaches in carrying out directives at conference.
• Attend mini-bus training and follow all safety procedures when driving/transporting students.
• Recruit and train timers and moderators for all home contestants.
• Arrange and schedule practices.
• Work in a positive and productive manner with a wide variety of students, faculty and staff. Communicate regularly with the administration regarding the progress of the team.
• Work within the given budget and keep accurate records of the monies used and received.
• Follow fundraising procedures according to District policies.
• Recruit student participants each school year.
• Request room space for meetings and events.
• Manage and supervise the use of facilities during activities and events.
• 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.
• Work with community members to enhance the program offerings, mentor the students, and assist in fundraiser and community service activities.
• Assist with writing college letters of recommendation for students per their request.
• Communicate 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.

Length of Season

Period (October through March)

Season Schedule

Practices every week with competitions each week.

Student Contact

Meetings, competitions, fundraising, volunteering activities.

Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS: Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision. Must show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills.
KNOWLEDGE: 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: 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: $2,981 - $4,995

Stipend is subject to the collective bargaining agreement attached here.