HS Head Academic Decathlon - Lincoln

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a HS Head Academic Decathlon coach in Des Moines, Iowa. The successful candidate will prepare team members for various competitions, conduct regular practices, and recruit new challengers. Candidates should have experience in academic decathlon and a valid driver's license. A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is preferred.

This part-time position offers a stipend of $5006. Regular practices begin as early as May and run through January, with competitions extending into March.

Qualifications

• Experience as an academic decathlon instructor/participant (high school or college).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular weekly practices.
• Submit annual activity plan to activities office by October 1st.
• Attend all competitions with team members.
• Recruit new members actively.
• Ensure team eligibility for participation.

Skills

Experience as an academic decathlon instructor/participant

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education or related field

Job description

HS Head Academic Decathlon - Lincoln

Des Moines Public School District, Lincoln High, Des Moines, Iowa

Job Details

Job ID: 5744978

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: HS Head Academic Decathlon

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $5006.00

Hiring Specifications

• Required:
  • Experience as an academic decathlon instructor/participant (high school or college).
  • Valid driver’s license.
• Desired:
  • 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 present materials, practice exams and conduct discussions 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 year. State qualifiers extend the season into March.

Essential Functions

1. Conduct regular weekly practices.
2. Submit annual activity plan to activities office by October 1st. Submission of plan required before initial stipend payment is paid. (Templates 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 to the rules set by DMPS and the United States Academic Decathlon Team organization.
9. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.
10. Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration 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

FLSA Status

Exempt

FT/PT

Part time

Physical Requirements

Sitting, Driving, Computer

Working Conditions

Inside

EEO Statement

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.

Additional Requirements

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lillie Noland, Executive Assistant
• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]