CHS Knowledge Bowl Advisor

Lake Chelan School District•Chelan, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Chelan High School is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and motivating Knowledge Bowl Advisor to coach and mentor our high school academic team. The Knowledge Bowl Advisor oversees all aspects of the program, including student recruitment, weekly practice sessions, travel logistics, and coaching teams during regional and state academic competitions. Knowledge Bowl is an interscholastic academic competition where teams of students answer questions spanning history, literature, mathematics, science, current events, popular culture, and general trivia in both written and fast-paced oral rounds.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Must pass a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check prior to employment.
First Aid/CPR certification required (or willingness to obtain).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or current Washington State Teaching Certificate preferred.
Prior experience advising, coaching, teaching, or participating in academic competitions (Knowledge Bowl, Quiz Bowl, Science Bowl) preferred.
Broad general knowledge across academic disciplines and an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage groups of high school students effectively.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and organize student participants to form Varsity and Junior Varsity Knowledge Bowl teams.
Foster an inclusive, supportive, and intellectually encouraging team environment.
Instill sportsmanship, teamwork, effective buzzer strategies, and critical thinking skills.
Schedule and facilitate regular weekly practice sessions (typically held before or after school) throughout the competitive season.
Develop practice materials, trivia drills, and mock oral/written competition rounds to prepare students for regional standards.
Track individual and team performance to determine balanced competition rosters.
Coordinate registration and logistics for regional meets within the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD / ESD 171) and potential state tournament appearances.
Arrange transportation, travel schedules, meals, and student permission forms in coordination with the CHS Activities Department.
Chaperone and supervise students during all off-campus meets, events, and overnight trips (if applicable for state finals).
Maintain clear and timely communication with team members, parents/guardians, school administration, and event organizers.
Manage the program budget, supplies, and equipment (e.g., electronic lockout buzzer systems).
Ensure all team members adhere to district academic eligibility requirements and student codes of conduct.