High School Chess Coach

Middletown City Schools; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Middletown High School in Middletown, Ohio is seeking a dedicated High School Chess Coach for the winter season. This stipend position involves weekly after-school practices and travel to about 10 competitions, with roughly half of them requiring travel within the GMC league.

The role emphasizes leadership, integrity, and positive mentorship for students and the community. Responsibilities include organizing and supervising the chess program, maintaining proper documentation, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Head coaching experience preferred.
• High moral character and role model for students and community; strong communication with players, parents, community members, coaches, and school officials.
• Ability to organize, supervise, and direct a sports program.
• Previous experience as a coach.
• Knowledge of the technical and fundamental aspects of chess; willingness to learn and apply new ideas.
• Valid licensure and certification(s) defined by Ohio Department of Education and OHSA.
• Acceptable BCII and FBI reports.
• Ability to meet job expectations; flexibility for alternatives as determined by the Superintendent or Board.

Responsibilities

• Weekly after-school chess practices.
• Participate in 10 competitions; travel required for about half of them within the GMC.
• Stipend position with responsibilities for program leadership and mentorship.

Job description

High School Chess Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972399

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)

Job Description

High School Chess Coach:

This season is currently going an havehad to forfeit the first two competitions. We are hoping to fill this position ASAP!!!

Season: Winter (Present - Dec 1)

Expectations

• Weekly practices after school
• 10 competitions (Travel required to half competitions within the GMC)
• Stipend Position

• 1. Previous head coaching experienced preferred.
• 2. High moral character, proper role model for the students and the community, integrity, and effectively communicates well with players, parents, community members, coaches, and school officials.
• 3. Ability to organize, supervise, and give direction to a sports team/program.
• 4. Previous experience as a coach.
• 5. Knowledge of the technical and fundamental aspects of the assigned sport. A commitment and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport. Proper working knowledge of rules and regulations established by the league, the school, Ohio High School Athletic Association, and the Board of Education.
• 6. Holds a valid and proper licensure and certification(s) defined in accordance with the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, and the Middletown City School District.
• 7. Acceptable BCII report and FBI report.
• 8. Ability to meet all job expectations and objectives.
• 9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching