Scholastic Bowl Coach

AZALEA GARDENS MIDDLE; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Azalea Gardens Middle in Norfolk, VA is seeking a part-time Scholastic Bowl Coach to lead the interscholastic program. Immediate start with duties including organizing practices, conducting pre-season meetings with students and parents, and ensuring safety and rules compliance.

The role includes a stipend with no additional benefits and requires VHSL coaching certification and CPR/First Aid. Applicants should communicate effectively with the athletic director and school staff and maintain a

Qualifications

• Must hold CPR/First Aid certification and VHSL Coaches education certificate.
• Part‑time, temporary position with no benefits.

Responsibilities

• Establish pre-season meetings with athletes and parents to issue eligibility forms and explain VHSL requirements.
• Plan and organize daily practice schedule and season goals with assistant coaches.
• Ensure safety and proper conduct for all squad members during practices and games.
• Coordinate with athletic director, team physician and trainers on injury care and prevention.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

First Aid

Education

VHSL Coaches education certificate

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Scholastic Bowl Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925419
Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a part-time, temporary position with no benefits. If you have questions about this position, you may contact Ms.Sessoms at [e-mail].

Coaches should regard the safety and well-being of athletes as their highest priority. In establishing that priority, coaches need to teach appropriate skills within their particular sport. They should maintain an effective and safe strength and conditioning program, which includes off-season, pre-season, and in-season sessions. They must recognize potential environmental hazards that could result in an injury from weather or field conditions. When an injury occurs, coaches must provide, or delegate to a competent aide, emergency care of athletic injuries and application of first aid in the absence of the athletic trainer or team physician. They must make sure the parent/guardian is notified. They should set up pre-season meetings with athletes and parents, which focus on the entire program including emergency procedures, equipment, techniques, insurance information, and injury reporting. Coaches must establish a positive communication system with the team physician, school athletic trainer, and school administrator in regards to injury care and prevention.

The head coach for each interscholastic sport will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all rules and regulations set forth by the Norfolk School Board, VHSL, Eastern Region Council, Eastern District Council, and your assigned school.
• Conduct pre-season meetings with prospective athletes and parents to issue eligibility forms, explain VHSL requirements for participation, NCAA eligibility, and letter requirements for athletes.
• Conduct school pre-season meetings with assistant coaches to establish goals and objectives for the season as well as a plan to accomplish them.
• Hold team meetings stressing good sportsmanship and penalties for bad sportsmanship. Provide athletes with a written copy of team rules, regulations, and consequences.
• Organize and plan daily practice schedule.
• Provide a complete VHSL eligibility list to the school athletic director seven (7) days prior to the first game.
• Attend professional in-service clinics and/or meetings to improve coaching performance.
• Issue and maintain equipment during the sport season. Collect, organize, repair and store equipment upon completion of the season.
• Assure safety and proper conduct for all squad members during practice sessions and games.
• Secure all rooms, buildings, and practice and/or game facilities after use.
• Maintain and provide the school athletic director with inventories, requisitions, and award lists following completion of the season.
• Cooperate with media, civic organizations, booster clubs and other groups promoting interscholastic athletics.
• Direct all questions, complaints, and comments, to the athletic director for answers to interscholastic related concerns.
• Maintain a wholesome educational environment.
• Counsel students to improve academically in order for them to meet VHSL and NCAA eligibility requirements.
• Conduct supervised study sessions for athletes.
• Facilitate tutoring for athletes experiencing academic difficulty.
• Monitor grades of all athletes’ academic progress.
• Monitor absences of athletes.
• Hold a current certificate in CPR/First Aid and VHSL Coaches education certificate
• Maintain pre-season conditioning to designated times allowed for each sport.
• Teach appropriate skills/techniques within the particular sport.
• Establish and monitor strength and conditioning program.
• Survey field conditions for potential hazards.
• Monitor weather conditions.
• Represent the school by being dressed appropriately and displaying professional behavior at all times.
• Establish communication with team physician, certified athletic trainer, and athletic director.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for sport and coaching responsibilities.
• Promote a positive relationship between school, parents and booster clubs by attending parent meetings, awards banquets and other activities promoting interscholastic athletics.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $1,018 to $1,018 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amanda Schilling
• 800 E. City Hall Ave
• Norfolk, Virginia 23510
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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