High School Chess Club Sponsor

Manteno High School is seeking applicants for the position of Chess Club Sponsor. The sponsor provides leadership supervision and guidance for students participating in a school-sponsored club or activity promoting student engagement leadership development personal growth academic success and positive school involvement.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of the club activity or organization and its objectives
• Ability to effectively motivate instruct and supervise students
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators students parents and community members
• Current certification in CPR First Aid and AED (or ability to obtain upon hire if required by the district)
• Successful completion of all district and activity-specific requirements

• Recruit and encourage student participation in the club or activity
• Instruct supervise and develop student participants
• Promote student leadership responsibility teamwork and positive behavior
• Plan and conduct meetings activities and events that support the goals of the club or organization
• Guide students in planning and implementing projects events competitions performances service activities or other club-related functions
• Plan and carry out all activities necessary to prepare students for competitions performances conferences events and other activity-related opportunities
• Supervise students during meetings events competitions performances travel and related activities
• Monitor student eligibility and encourage academic success
• Communicate effectively with parents staff and community stakeholders regarding club activities and events
• Oversee equipment management inventory recordkeeping budgeting and program administration
• Coordinate club events recognition programs parent activities fundraising efforts and other related functions
• Ensure compliance with district policies and any applicable organizational conference or competition regulations
• Serve as a positive role model for students
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality of student family and staff information
• Work collaboratively with co-workers and school staff
• Support students social emotional and behavioral growth
• Uphold school policies procedures and educational standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by Administration

• $1777.74 for the 2026-2027 school year

• Please contact Justin Emerson at with any questions.