Chelan High School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and organized Science Olympiad Advisor to lead and mentor our high school team. The Advisor guides students through rigorous academic preparation, engineering build projects, and laboratory challenges, fostering a culture of scientific inquiry, teamwork, and problem-solving. This role involves recruiting team members, facilitating weekly practices, managing tournament logistics, and accompanying the team to regional and state Science Olympiad competitions.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Mentorship & Team Leadership
Recruit, select, and organize students to form balanced competitive teams across 23 standard Science Olympiad events (spanning life science, earth science, chemistry, physics, and engineering).
Facilitate regular after-school practice sessions, providing guidance, study materials, and technical advice.
Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, and academic integrity.
Competition Preparation & Technical Coaching
Help students interpret official event rules, scoring rubrics, and technical specifications.
Oversee hands-on build projects (e.g., bridges, flight devices, robotics), ensuring compliance with construction rules and safety standards.
Supervise laboratory practice sessions, enforcing proper safety protocols, equipment usage, and chemical handling.

Administration & Logistics:

Register the CHS team with Washington Science Olympiad and manage all regional/state competition documentation.
Coordinate transportation, chaperone coverage, event day schedules, and student medical/permission forms.
Manage the team budget, including ordering study resources, build materials, test kits, and lab consumables.
Maintain clear communication with parents, school administrators, and the district activities department regarding schedules and expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Required

High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or Education strongly preferred).
Demonstrated passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check.
Valid CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Preferred

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate (endorsement in Secondary Science preferred).
Prior experience with Science Olympiad, STEM competitions, or extracurricular coaching.
Familiarity with Chelan High School policies and district administrative procedures.

Schedule & Working Conditions:

Season: October through April (varies depending on advancement to state competition).
Environment: Secondary classroom, laboratory, and workshop environments; local and regional travel for competitions.

Compensation:

Stipend is $2750 per season.

Position is open until filled.

Interested internal applicants should apply through the District Career Site: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/chelanschools

For questions, please contact Scott Granger, CHS Assoc. Principal/CTE Director, at grangers@chelanschools.org 509-682-4061 or the Human Resources at hr@chelanschools.org or 509-682-3515.

The Lake Chelan School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on-the-basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

TITLE IX COORDINATOR / CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR: Human Resources Director, Jenann Ross, PO Box 369, Chelan, WA 98816; 509-682-3515; rossj@chelanschools.org

SECTION 504 / ADA COORDINATOR: Director of Student Services and Inclusion, Kirk Marshlain, PO Box 369, Chelan, WA 98816; 509-682-7744; marshlain@chelanschools.org

CHS Science Olympiad Advisor