Scholastic Bowl Coach

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend position

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Scholastic Bowl coordinator to build and maintain a high-quality scholastic bowl program, focusing on student-centered instruction and opportunities for participation.

The role emphasizes communication with parents, students, and administrators, managing events and finances, and coordinating district, conference, and state activities as part of the High School Activities Department.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise communication with parents, students, staff and community.
• Strong interpersonal skills and public relations abilities.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies to engage all students.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including parents and administrators.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Manage equipment and logistics for the scholastic bowl program.
• Attend events and oversee organization finances and paperwork.
• Coordinate contests and state-level activities as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Student-focused instruction

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Education license preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: IHSA Scholastic Bowl

Bargaining Unit: NAC Department/Location: High School Activities

Calendar Days: See IHSA Reports To: Building Athletics/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality scholastic bowl team, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and providing opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
• 6 District, Conference, or Regional Contests
• IHSA State Series, as applicable
• Attendance at UEC Activities Summit
• Attendance at Freshman Orientation
• Manage Finances and Administrative Paperwork for the Organization
• 40 hours of meetings/practices

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred

-OR-

• High School Diploma required
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Experience / Knowledge

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or related equipment.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.