After-school fun chess coach

This highly rewarding position requires minimal to no chess knowledge. As a Knight School Chess Coach, you will work with The Knight School’s proprietary teaching curriculum to provide developmentally targeted chess instruction to children from Pre-K, all the way up to middle school. This position is typically part-time with an average of 6-15 hours a week (or, roughly 3 hours per school visit), although the weekly hours may vary depending on The Knight School Richmond's need and the selected candidate’s availability. Classes are typically held directly after our partner schools' final dismissal bell, with our shifts generally starting around 3PM Monday through Friday, though there are some slots available at noon as well in the case of preschools. You need reliable transportation for this position and ability to commute to schools, generally in the West Henrico area.

Qualifications

The person selected as School Coach must possess the following skills and abilities:

• High school degree or equivalent and some amount of college study; in progress collegiate study is fine.
• The ability to pass the TKS background check and any school-required background check; the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority.
• Reliable transportation to cover multiple classes at multiple locations within a week.
• High-energy personality, ready to be warm and welcoming to all students, parents, and school faculty
• Responsible and reliable, ensuring no student is left unattended
• Public Speaking and Classroom Management are key skills to succeed in this position

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements of this position are such that the selected candidate must be able to:

• Lift up to 20 pounds

Position Responsibilities

As a School Coach for The Knight School Richmond, you will be trusted with the following responsibilities, in addition to any specific instructions provided by The Knight School Richmond City Coach:

Maintain the schedule with which the City Coach provides you, arriving at assigned locations for set-up at least 20 minutes before the official class start time and remaining at the location until all students are delivered to parents (or after school care providers).

Set up and run a video lesson and supervise in-class student tournaments, focusing on the chess tactic taught that week.

Commit to the full academic year, running approximately mid-August through May. Summer hours available June through early-August if desired.

Travel to the assigned location, and plan travel times to account for slower transportation times through school zones and rush-hour traffic.