Must have experience coaching or playing chess on a team or professional capacity.
Our motto at Imagine That is Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance_. The five P's are relevant in chess as well as any aspect of a successful life. We believe Chess is the perfect game to practice this skill and a host of others; such as critical thinking and cognitive skills. We are using chess as an avenue to promote mathematics through S.T.E.M *.
We are looking for someone who is energetic and patient with kids and adults. We are a young chess program that services over 30 schools looking to expand and continue to reach out to the youth.
Responsibilities:
- Teach chess to young beginners and advanced learners
- Develop curriculum, lesson plan activities for chess participants
• Translate life lessons into chess lessons
- Work with program participants to develop their critical thinking, evaluation, risk-taking and leadership potential Qualifications:
- Be committed to the mission of the organization and be committed to the growth the youth.
- Knowledge of the rules and game of chess
- Previous experience as a coach or participant on a chess team preferred
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with youth, parents, staff and community members
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the
- program
Please send resume and chess experience information
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 35 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Chess: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person