HS Head Academic Decathlon - Hoover

HOOVER HIGH; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 4,800 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

HOOVER HIGH in Des Moines is seeking an experienced Academic Decathlon Coach to prepare students for competitive tests across science, math, economics, social science, literature, art and music, plus essays, speeches and interviews. Weekly practices, material presentations and testing readiness are expected throughout the season, with state qualifiers extending into March.

Applicants should have experience as an instructor or participant, a valid driver's license, and preferably a Bachelor's

Qualifications

• Experience as an Academic Decathlon instructor or participant.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular weekly practices.
• Submit annual activity plan by Oct 1.
• Attend all competitions with the team.
• Actively recruit new members.
• Communicate with staff about competition dates and times.
• Be available to team members in need of assistance.
• Ensure team members are eligible for participation.
• Adhere to DMPS and United States Academic Decathlon rules.
• Attend district-wide meetings as requested.
• Submit reports and activity checklists to administration.

Skills

Academic Decathlon experience

Instructor experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

HS Head Academic Decathlon - Hoover

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906089
Application Deadline: Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE:HSHead Academic Decathalon

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $5006.00

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Experience as an academic decathloninstructor/participant (high school or college).

2. Valid driver’s license.

Desired:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Academic Decathlon Coach is assigned the task of preparing team members for multiple choice tests in science, math, economics, social science, literature, art and music. Team members must also be prepared to compete in the essay, speech, and interview categories. Coaches are expected to present materials, practice exams and to conduct discussions and presentations during weekly practice sessions. Academic Decathlon team members need to be prepared for testing in multiple subject areas that correlate with a major theme. The theme changes yearly. Practices can begin as early as May (if materials are available) and run through January of the following academic school year. State qualifiers will extend their season into March.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct regular weekly practices.

2.Submit annual activity plan to activities office by October 1st. Submission of plan will be required before the initial stipend payment is paid. (Activity plan templates will be available)

3. Attend all competitions with the team members.

4. Actively recruit new members.

5.Communicate with staff about competition dates and times.

6. Be available to team members in need of additional assistance.

7.Ensure that team members are eligible for participation.

8. Adhere by the rules set by DMPS and the United States Academic Decathlon Team organization. 6. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

9.Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.

10.Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

2. Maintain confidentiality.

3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT:Activities Department

REPORTS TO:Building Administrator, Activities Director

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

FT/PT:Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting, Driving, Computer

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: [phone]; email:[e-mail]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/28/2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lillie Noland , Executive Assistant
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]