Middle School Academic Challenge Coach (Stipend)

Northampton County Public Schools; Shadyside (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Middle School is seeking an Academic Challenge Coach to lead the school’s middle school team, organize practices, and prepare students for competitions. The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and quick recall, with supervision of students during activities.

The position is a supplemental assignment with a school board-approved stipend, reporting to the building principal or designee. Collaboration with administrators to schedule practices and competitions is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree preferred.
• Knowledge of 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 Northampton County Public Schools employment, volunteer, background check, and other requirements.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northampton Middle School is seeking an Academic Challenge Coach to lead the school’s middle school team, organize practices, and prepare students for competitions. The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and quick recall, with supervision of students during activities.

The position is a supplemental assignment with a school board-approved stipend, reporting to the building principal or designee. Collaboration with administrators to schedule practices and competitions is essential.