Math Team Coach

The Farm & Forge Club

College Grove (TN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Ongoing Training and Development

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Job summary

The Farm & Forge Club is a high-performance training facility in Middle Tennessee, delivering elite sports coaching with academic enrichment and holistic development.

We seek a Math Team Coach to build a year-round competitive math program and provide ACT, SAT, and PSAT math prep, guiding students from beginners to advanced problem-solvers, reinforcing college entrance readiness, and growing the Club’s reputation in competitive math.

Qualifications

Strong mathematics background through education, teaching, or demonstrated competition achievement.
Experience preparing students for competitive mathematics with demonstrated growth.
Experience preparing students for ACT, SAT, and PSAT math with success.
Personal contest experience at or above the level coached; AIME or USAMO preferred.

Responsibilities

Build competition pathways by age and ability across MOEMS, Math Kangaroo, MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8–12, AMC 10/12, AIME, and Olympiad prep.
Provide individualized and small-group ACT, SAT, PSAT math prep with diagnostics and practice tests.
Manage the competition calendar, registrations, testing-site arrangements, deadlines, travel, and logistics.
Lead regular practices in mathematical reasoning, strategy, timed problem-solving, and proof-writing.
Create training plans, assign practice, track results, and update families.

Skills

Math proficiency

Student coaching

ACT/SAT prep

Contest experience

Education

Competition experience (AIME/USAMO)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

About Farm & Forge Club
Farm and Forge Club is a high-performance youth and adult training facility that blends elite sports coaching, academic enrichment, and holistic development. Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, we provide an ecosystem where athletes, families, and creators can thrive on and off the field. Our mission is to create confident, capable, and connected individuals by fusing excellence in sport with intentional mentorship, storytelling, and community engagement.
Learn more at https://farmandforgeclub.com/
About The Role
The Math Team Coach will build and lead Farm & Forge’s year-round competitive math program and provide ACT, SAT, and PSAT math preparation. The Coach develops students from first-time competitors to advanced problem-solvers, strengthens college entrance exam readiness, and helps build the Club’s reputation in competitive mathematics.
What You'll Do

Build competition pathways by age and ability, from MOEMS, Math Kangaroo, MATHCOUNTS, and AMC 8 through AMC 10/12, AIME, and advanced Olympiad preparation.
Provide individualized and small-group ACT, SAT, and PSAT math preparation using diagnostic assessments, targeted instruction, practice tests, and pacing strategies.
Manage the competition calendar, registrations, testing-site arrangements, deadlines, travel, and event logistics.
Lead regular practices in mathematical reasoning, competition strategy, timed problem-solving, and proof-writing.
Create individualized training plans, assign targeted practice, track results, and provide families with updates on student progress.
Incorporate Farm & Forge’s AI tutor into competition and test preparation and collaborate with the development team to adapt practice materials.
Recruit and develop students across experience levels, with competition participation requiring consistent training and commitment.
Coordinate with teachers, families, and outside tutors to support student preparation and accommodate training and travel.
Use house points to recognize preparation, improvement, teamwork, and participation.
Add team and invitational competitions as the program develops.
Publish an annual season calendar and review results, student growth, and priorities for the following year.

First-Year Priorities
During The First Year, The Math Team Coach Will Focus On Establishing The Foundation For a Competitive And Sustainable Mathematics Program, Including

Establish Farm & Forge as an AMC testing site, subject to eligibility and approval.
Field participants in the AMC series and MATHCOUNTS.
Work toward at least one student qualifying for AIME.
Publish a complete competition and training calendar.
Establish individualized ACT, SAT, and PSAT math preparation plans and track progress against baseline scores.
Demonstrate measurable progress among students who consistently train.

Qualifications

Strong mathematics background through education, teaching, or demonstrated competition achievement.
Proven experience preparing students for competitive mathematics, with demonstrated student growth and advancement.
Experience preparing students for ACT, SAT, and PSAT math, with demonstrated success improving student performance.
Personal contest experience at or above the level coached; AIME or USAMO experience preferred.
Strong command of algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics, calculus, and proof-writing.
Ability to challenge advanced students while developing newcomers through differentiated instruction.
Strong organizational, communication, and student motivation skills.
Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to use AI tools effectively while ensuring students demonstrate independent understanding.

Benefits
Farm and Forge offers comprehensive benefits that support our team's health and well-being. These include: