Scholastic Bowl Coach

Scholastic Bowl Coach

Expectations:
 

• Instruct students in the fundamental skills, strategy and training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Provide instruction and guidance that will lead to the formulation and enhancement of self-confidence, self-discipline, good sportsmanship, acceptable social behavior, pride of accomplishment and moral values.
• Assist students with developing material to be used in competition

Performance Responsibilities:

The coach is responsible for:

• Organizing a Scholastic Bowl team
• Overseeing weekly practice sessions as required for proficiency
• Establishing and monitoring practice/behavior standards required for students to enter tournaments and underlines dress code
• Provides for the safety of students, facilities, and equipment while conducting all activities/practices/competitions.
• Mastering the rules for competition and ensuring student understanding
• Ensures knowledge in and follows the guidelines of the Virginia High School League.
• Coordinating transportation for competition (to include taking students to competition, as necessary)
• Coordinating and participating in fundraisers to support the program such as purchasing scripts, books, etc. for competition material.
• Coordinating and facilitating VHSL competition as well as local league competitions/Invitationals (to include Saturday).
• Attend and participate in Piedmont District, Region 4D, and VHSL functions/events.
• Enforcing academic requirements, and verifying each student’s eligibility to participate in scholastic bowl activities.
• Promotes academic excellence and performance by students.
• Meet with the Principal and/or Student Activities Administrator as needed. 
• Facilitating all administrative processes necessary for safety, legal compliance, permissions, etc., including but are not limited to:
  • Distributing drug forms and provide them to AD
  • Constructing permission forms and communicate weekly with parents
  • Monitoring grades of participating students to determine eligibility
  • Providing master eligibility list to athletic director
  • Participating in or conducting various informational meetings as required
  • Corresponding with host school providing necessary information such as student participants, categories, etc.

 
Skills/Essential Functions:
 

• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Ensures that members understand the expectations of the Scholastic Bowl Team, represent academic excellence with the school, and serve as good role models for the student body.
• Possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and parents.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Responsible for advising and overseeing the practices and competitions.

Qualifications:

• Candidate should have knowledge of teaching and coaching techniques of the activity for which he/she is applying; prior experience as a participant on a middle/high school team, or the equivalent would be preferred; previous coaching experience in other sports will be considered.
• Candidate must complete all required information and background checks designated through the MCPS Policy Manual.

Type of Contract: Supplemental Extracurricular Activity Contract