Academic Schedule B Quiz Bowl Coach

Position Title: Quiz Bowl Coach
Location: Richmond High School Richmond Community Schools
Reports To: Dean of Students

Position Summary:
Richmond Community Schools is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Quiz Bowl Coach to lead our high school Quiz Bowl team. The coach will organize and supervise team practices foster academic curiosity and teamwork and guide students in local regional and state competitions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit organize and mentor student participants for the Quiz Bowl team.
• Plan and conduct regular practices to develop knowledge across a wide range of academic subjects.
• Prepare students for competitions by emphasizing teamwork strategy and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate competition schedules transportation and registration with the building office.
• Maintain communication with students parents and administration regarding practices and events.
• Ensure compliance with state district and league (Michigan High School Quiz Bowl Association or Blue Water Quiz Bowl League) rules and guidelines.
• Promote academic excellence inclusivity and a positive team culture.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in coaching teaching or leading academic teams preferred.
• Strong general knowledge and enthusiasm for academic competition.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff students and parents.
• Must meet district requirements for employment and pass background checks.
• Must have documented evidence of organizational skills knowledge experience preparation and aptitudes in the above academic club commensurate with the level of the position.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with and motivate young people and adults and have no previous discipline or letters of concern.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with and motivate young people and adults.
• Must be available during the time requirements of the position.
• Certification in CPR and first aid preferred.

Stipend:
This is a stipend position in accordance with the districts compensation for co-curricular winter season assignments.

Season: Practices begin in November. Competition season runs from January to March.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit an online application through

Application Deadline: Until filled

Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Sarah Mitchell-Ogden
Director of Human Resources
Email:
Phone: ext. 6050

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977 it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall on the basis of race color religion military status national origin or ancestry sex disability age (except as authorized by law) height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program activity service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division Richmond MI 48062.