Academic Team Coach

Position Overview

Williamsburg Independent School District is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Academic Team Coach to recruit, prepare, and lead students in competitive academic events. The Academic Team Coach is responsible for guiding students through the Kentucky Association for Academic Competition (KAAC) programs, including Governor’s Cup events (Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, Written Assessment, and Composition).

The ideal candidate fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, sportsmanship, and teamwork while maintaining high academic standards for all team members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Administration & Team Leadership

Recruitment & Selection: Conduct open tryouts and recruit students across required grade levels (Elementary, Middle, or High School levels as assigned).

Practice Management: Organize and lead regular, structured practice sessions (before or after school) focused on subject mastery, Quick Recall buzzer speed, Future Problem Solving strategies, and written testing skills.

KAAC Governance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all KAAC rules, guidelines, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.

Scheduling & Event Management: Coordinate participation in scrimmage matches, district meets, regional competitions, and state tournaments.

Travel & Supervision: Arrange student transportation through district policy, supervise students on all trip departures, and ensure proper student conduct during practice and competition.

Instructional & Coaching Duties

Subject Preparation: Assign subject areas (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Arts & Humanities, and World Languages) based on student strengths and study habits.

Practice Content: Develop or source practice questions, mock tests, and training materials aligned with KAAC content frameworks.

Problem-Solving Guidance: Train and mentor the Future Problem Solving (FPS) team on structured analysis, challenge identification, and solution development.

Writing Development: Provide constructive feedback on student compositions according to state scoring rubrics.

Operations & Communication

Budget & Inventory: Maintain equipment (e.g., electronic buzzer systems, study resources) and manage allocated team stipend/operating funds responsibly.

Communication: Maintain open, professional communication with administration, teachers, parents/guardians, and event organizers regarding schedules, expectations, and student progress.

Host Duties: Serve as host coordinator, head judge, or event official when Williamsburg Independent hosts local district or league meets.

Qualifications

Education & Certification:

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate preferred (Certified staff members within WISD are strongly encouraged to apply).

Classified applicants must meet standard district employment and background clearance requirements.

Experience:

Prior experience with KAAC Governor’s Cup competitions, Quick Recall, or FPS (as a coach, official, or participant) is preferred.

Experience working with elementary, middle, or high school youth in an educational or leadership capacity.

Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Broad knowledge base across academic disciplines (Math, Science, Social Studies, Humanities, Language Arts).

Ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor students toward academic excellence.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Require flexible working hours, including early morning/afternoon practices and weekend competition days.

Light physical activity required (setting up buzzer systems, carrying test materials, supervising room layouts).

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