Middle School Academic Challenge Coach 26/27 SY

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Cape Charles (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend-based position

Job summary

Northampton County Public Schools is seeking an Academic Challenge Coach for the middle school. The role provides leadership, organization, and supervision for the Academic Challenge team, preparing students for competitions that build teamwork and quick recall.

The stipend-based position supports the school’s Academic Challenge season and activities, with duties aligned to school expectations and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Academic Challenge rules, procedures, and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead the Academic Challenge program at the middle school.
• Recruit and encourage eligible students to join the team.
• Conduct regular practices and prepare students for competitions.
• Explain rules, formats, time limits, and strategies to students.
• Help students strengthen knowledge across math, science, English, history, and other areas.
• Set expectations for attendance, conduct, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Schedule practices and competitions with administration; inform students and families.

Skills

Supervision

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Academic Challenge Coach - Middle School 26/27 SY

Pay for Stipend Positions may be found at: Finance Page

Position Title

Academic Challenge Coach Middle School

Description

The Academic Challenge Coach provides leadership, instruction, organization, and supervision for the middle school Academic Challenge team. The Coach prepares students to participate in academic competitions that promote teamwork, critical thinking, academic knowledge, quick recall, and good sportsmanship.

This position is a supplemental assignment for which a stipend is provided as approved by the School Board.

Reports To

Building Principal or Designee

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree preferred.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Academic Challenge competition rules, procedures, and expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with middle school students and encourage academic achievement, teamwork, and positive competition.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise students appropriately during practices, competitions, and related activities.
• Must meet all employment, volunteer, background check, and other requirements established by Northampton County Public Schools, as applicable.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and provide leadership for the school's Academic Challenge program.
• Recruit and encourage eligible students to participate in the Academic Challenge team in accordance with school and competition requirements.
• Conduct regular practices and prepare students for Academic Challenge competitions.
• Familiarize students with competition rules, procedures, question formats, time limits, and appropriate competition strategies.
• Provide students with opportunities to strengthen knowledge and skills across a broad range of academic areas, which may include mathematics, science, English/literature, history/social studies, geography, fine arts, current events, and general knowledge.
• Develop students' skills in teamwork, communication, critical thinking, quick recall, decision-making, and appropriate use of competition equipment.
• Establish and communicate expectations for student attendance, preparation, conduct, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Determine team participation and competition assignments in accordance with applicable rules and school expectations.
• Coordinate practice and competition schedules with the building administration and communicate schedules and other relevant information to students and parents/guardians.
• Attend and supervise students at scheduled Academic Challenge competitions, tournaments, and other approved activities.
• Ensure appropriate supervision of students before, during, and following practices, competitions, and related activities.
• Maintain Academic Challenge materials, equipment, competition resources, and other program supplies assigned to the team.
• Coordinate with school administration regarding transportation, competition registration, facilities, equipment, and other logistical needs associated with the program.
• Promote a positive team environment that emphasizes academic achievement, inclusion, integrity, respectful competition, and good sportsmanship.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation related to team participation, schedules, competition results, and other program information as requested by the administration.
• Follow all applicable Northampton County Public Schools policies, regulations, procedures, safety requirements, and competition rules.
• Immediately report student safety concerns, injuries, behavioral concerns, or other significant incidents to the appropriate school administrator.
• Represent the school and school division professionally when interacting with students, families, employees, competition officials, other schools, and members of the community.
• Perform other duties directly related to the Academic Challenge program as assigned by the building principal or designee.

Terms of Assignment

• Assignment: Supplemental/Stipend Position
• Stipend: As approved by the Northampton County School Board
• Duration: Academic Challenge season and/or competition schedule as established by the school division
• Appointment to this supplemental assignment is made on an annual basis and does not create an expectation or guarantee of appointment in subsequent school years.
• The stipend compensates the employee for responsibilities associated with the Academic Challenge Coach assignment in addition to the employee's regular duties, when applicable.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Work may involve exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods during practices and games (often 12 hours or more).
• Capability to demonstrate cheerleading skills, including jumping, clapping, arm movements, and basic stunts.
• Ability to lift or support cheerleaders safely during spotting or stunt practice (up to 2530 lbs).
• Good physical stamina and coordination to actively participate in drills and routines.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies, including bending, kneeling, or crouching to assist injured students.
• Manual dexterity to handle equipment, uniforms, and props as needed.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the School Board policy on evaluation of personnel.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description. Northampton County Public School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.