Lead Coach, Middle School Academic Bowl

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Middle School Academic Bowl Head Coach to guide students through interscholastic competitions spanning science, math, literature, arts and history.

You will develop practice plans, coordinate travel, monitor academic eligibility and participate in program budgeting while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and rule understanding. The position reports to the Middle School Activities Director and adheres to district policies, while

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum MSHSAA requirements.
• Preferred: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate and Previous Coaching Experience.

Responsibilities

• Attends work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• Arranges transportation for any away tournaments for the purpose of ensuring all trip necessities are provided.
• Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to students on his/her individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information.
• Develops team practice regimes for the purpose of enhancing and improving students' performance.
• Develops competition strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual students for the competition.
• Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc. that will enhance the program.
• Instructs students for the purpose of promoting individual growth in skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and understanding of rules.
• Monitors students' academic eligibility for the purpose of complying with MSHSAA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their program eligibility.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.
• Supervises students during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, before/after practices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal distractions for participants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills

MSHSAA requirements

Leadership

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

St. Joseph School District in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Middle School Academic Bowl Head Coach to guide students through interscholastic competitions spanning science, math, literature, arts and history.

You will develop practice plans, coordinate travel, monitor academic eligibility and participate in program budgeting while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and rule understanding. The position reports to the Middle School Activities Director and adheres to district policies, while