Board approval is dependent upon evidence of full funding for the program.
Position: Scholar Bowl Sponsor
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.
