Assistant Scholastic Bowl Sponsor

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor

Date Posted:
4/17/2024

Location:
Yorkville High School

Date Available:
08/15/2024

Closing Date:
When Filled

District:
Yorkville Community School District 115 - websitePOSITION SUMMARY:
The Scholastic Bowl Assistant Coach will help the head coach organize, direct, coordinate and supervise scholastic bowl team members. The assistant coach will work with the head coach to operate all parts of the organization.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and solicit student participation and awareness of scholastic bowl.
• Attend and supervise all practices as well as to keep records of attendance and student participation. Monitor the supervision of participants during all practices and meets.
• Understanding of school, conference, and IHSA rules.
• Attends meetings scheduled by the conference and cooperate/communicate with other conference coaches in carrying out directives at conference.
• Attend mini-bus training and to follow all safety procedures when driving/transporting students.
• Recruit and train timers and moderators for all home contestants.
• Work in a positive and productive manner with a wide variety of students, faculty and staff.
• Confirms the security of the facilities
• Ensures that students have a way to get home and remains present until the last student is released Promotes and publicizes club meetings and events
• Engages students in community service activities
• Maintains positive relationships with students and interacts with students and adults in a respectful manner
• Collaborates with administration to maintain the vision of the Strategic Goals and purpose of the club/activity
• Uses appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems
• Completes all training and certification required by the District
• Other duties as required
• Works with community members to enhance the program offerings, mentor the students, and assist in fundraiser and community service activities.
• Assists with writing college letters of recommendation for students per their request.
• Communicates all student achievements and accomplishments within the program to the activity director in a timely fashion so that they can be highlighted in parent/staff and student communication.
• Other duties as assigned

Length of Season: Period (October through March)
Season Schedule: Practices every week with competitions each week.
Student Contact: Meetings, competitions, fundraising, volunteering activities.
Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS: Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision. Must show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills.
KNOWLEDGE: Previous successful experience in sponsorship/mentoring preferred. Substantial knowledge in the area of student support, as well as familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols.
ABILITY: Establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all stakeholders to be flexible and change as needed.

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