JOB DESCRIPTION - QUIZ BOWL ADVISOR

JOB DESCRIPTION - QUIZ BOWL ADVISOR

po1400.33Adopted January 1, 2002

1400.33 - JOB DESCRIPTION - QUIZ BOWL ADVISOR

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Quiz Bowl Advisor, in performance of his/her duties, is directly responsible to the high school principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. High school diploma.

  2. Well-rounded academic preparation.

  3. Interest in and dedication to academic pursuits.

  4. Successful previous experience in working with youth.

  5. Ability to relate positively with staff, administration, parents, and student participants.

  6. Criminal investigations clearance.

Other Desirable Qualifications:

Certification in one or more fields of education by Ohio Dept. of Education.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Quiz Bowl Advisor coordinates and plans Quiz Bowl competitions as an extra-curricular academic challenge activity for students. S/He plans and supervises all Quiz Bowl practices and coaches students during Quiz Bowl competition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Makes students aware of Quiz Bowl activities through scheduling and announcements.

  2. Solicits student participants (approximately 5-15 per year) based on interest and commitment to practice.

  3. Schedules and supervises student practices on 1-2 occasions weekly on nonschool time during months of activity (usually Sept.-March).

  4. Coordinates and plans competitions in cooperation with agencies such as SEO-SERRC.

  5. Assists student participants with their individual research and practice.

  6. Sets guidelines for student participants consistent with rules for the TVC competition.

  7. Makes arrangements for transportation and notification of parents when students travel to competitions.

  8. Assumes responsibility for the conduct of participants while they are engaged in Quiz Bowl activities either at their own school, or at other locations.

  9. Accompanies participants to and from competition(s).

  10. Submits a roster of participants to the high school principal.

  11. Prepares summary of activity for the media and/or school news as appropriate.

  12. Notifies principal of Quiz Bowl activities and of the annual completion of activities.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and preparation of practice questions.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

  1. Buzzer system for answering questions.

  2. Communications equipment (i.e., phone system) and other basic school office equipment.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Interaction among crowds and students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with negotiated agreement(s).

**Southern Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex or disabilities.**