Science Olympiad Coach/Assistant Coach

Science Olympiad Assistant Coach

Purpose: The Science Olympiad Coach and Assistant Coach support the facilitation of the Science Olympiad Program. The coach will facilitate team organization and development, weekly practices and student competitions.

Reports to: Middle School Principal

Qualifications: 

• Possesses a Professional Educator License or Educator License with Stipulations issued by the Illinois State Board of Education,
• Background and knowledge in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Technology Field
• Organized with effective communication skills with students and adults
• Available to meet before and after school, and occasional evenings and weekends
• Prefer previous experience leading Science Olympiad or related organization

Dates: The role begins in late October with tryouts and runs until March with Regionals in April and State in May. Practices are held at Twin Groves from 2:30-3:15 on selected days.
 
Assistant Coach Role & Expectations:

• Assists in determining the team make-up and the process therein to join (working with administration).
• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the events they are involved in
• Monitors student progress in preparation for competitions
• Plans and schedules regular weekly practices leading to competition
• Enforces discipline and establishes and oversees consequences for breach of such standards
• Maintains competency in rules and general information about all aspects of Science Olympiad
• Creates practice tests and supports students on specific competition events
• Organizes equipment and supplies for the team
• Create a practice schedule (working with administration and the parent board) that balances kids interest in subjects with their schedules 
• Work with Head Coach and Administration on any challenges that arise.
• Build relationships with the students.
• Model fun and engagement in the events.
• Model the enjoyment of the process and trying their best.

Salary
These are stipend positions. Total compensation for Head Coach is $3,502 and Assistant Coach is $2,335.