Scholar Bowl Sponsor

Wolf Branch Elementary School; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolf Branch Elementary School in Midland, Texas seeks a Scholar Bowl Sponsor to lead practices, instruct students, and manage competition preparation after school.

The role emphasizes safety, equity, and positive youth development, with responsibilities including planning season schedules, teaching strategies, rosters, travel, and parent communications.

Reports to Activities/Athletics Director or Building Principal; candidates must meet district standards and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with junior high school students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student safety, equity, and positive youth development.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet district employment standards.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Instruction: Develop season plan, practice schedule, and competition calendar.
• Teach Scholar Bowl strategies and build knowledge across core subjects.
• Prepare students for conference, invitational, and state competitions.
• Team Management & Supervision: Recruit, select, and maintain rosters; supervise practices and travel.
• Coordinate transportation, chaperones, and district policy compliance.
• Communication: Maintain records, manage communications with families and admins.
• Professionalism & Role Modeling: Model positive behavior and sportsmanship.
• Attend coaches’ meetings, orientations, and wrap-ups.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Equity awareness

Safety commitment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Position: Scholar Bowl Sponsor

Board approval is dependent upon evidence of full funding for the program.

Job Summary: The Junior High Scholar Bowl Sponsor provides leadership, instruction, and supervision for students participating in academic competition. The coach organizes practices, teaches content knowledge and competition strategies, and ensures a safe, positive, and educationally enriching experience that promotes academic excellence and good sportsmanship.

Qualifications / Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with junior high school students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student safety, equity, and positive youth development.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet district employment standards.

Reports to: Activities/Athletics Director or Building Principal

Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Instruction
• Develop a season plan, practice schedule, and competition calendar aligned with the school calendar and activities director guidance.
• Teach Scholar Bowl strategies (e.g., buzzer timing, teamwork, question analysis) and build students’ knowledge across core academic areas.
• Prepare students for conference, invitational, and state-level competition as applicable.
• Team Management & Supervision
• Recruit, select, and maintain rosters in accordance with district, conference, and state association guidelines.
• Supervise students at all practices, competitions, and team-related travel; ensure student safety and appropriate behavior.
• Coordinate transportation, field trips, and chaperones per district policies.
• Compliance & Communication
• Know and follow all applicable rules (e.g., state activities association, conference, district policies).
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and administrators regarding expectations, schedules, results, and student progress.
• Maintain accurate records (rosters, eligibility, attendance, finances, fundraising, awards).
• Manage team communications (website/social media as approved, emails, newsletter).
• Professionalism & Role Modeling
• Model appropriate adult behavior, positivity, and respect for all participants, officials, and opponents.
• Promote academic achievement, good citizenship, and school pride.
• Attend required coaches’ meetings, preseason orientations, and postseason wrap-ups.

Time Commitment

Primarily after-school hours for practices and competitions; some evenings and weekends during tournament season.

Local and possibly regional travel for competitions.

Use of school facilities, technology, and district-approved communication tools.