Decathlon Coach

Job description

Academic Decathlon Coach Wanted — Grades 6–8 Prep Academy Tutors of Los Angeles is seeking an experienced coach to lead a middle school (grades 6–8) team preparing for an academic decathlon-style competition for Catholic school students. This is a part-time, seasonal position running roughly October through early March, culminating in a regional-level competition. About the Role The coach will lead a team of up to 10 students through regular group practice sessions covering a broad range of academic subjects, plus two team-based events: a logic/puzzle quiz and a multi-subject "super quiz." Responsibilities Plan and run team practice sessions (about once a week early in the season, increasing to twice a week as the competition nears) Guide students through study material across individual subject areas, which may include: Religion/Catholic doctrine, English/Language Arts, Literature, Science, Mathematics (including Algebra I/Geometry-level content), Current Events, Social Studies, and Fine Arts (Art & Music) Prepare students for team-based logic and "super quiz" style events Track student progress and adjust the practice plan as the competition date approaches Communicate regularly with school staff and parents on scheduling and team progress Qualifications Comfortable teaching or reviewing material across multiple academic subjects — breadth is more important than deep specialization in any one area Strong math background, including the ability to teach Algebra I/Geometry-level concepts Comfortable with Catholic school culture and Catholic doctrine content Experience teaching or coaching middle-school-aged students, ideally in a group or team setting Prior experience with academic competitions (Academic Decathlon, Quiz Bowl, Scholastic Bowl, Odyssey of the Mind, or similar) strongly preferred, whether as a former competitor or coach Strong organizational skills — able to plan a multi-month study schedule across several subject areas at once Experience coaching public speaking or presentation skills is a plus Time Commitment Approximately one practice session per week early in the season, increasing to two sessions per week as the competition approaches (roughly October through early March).