Elementary Chess Coach @PALS Chess Academy

No need to be a chess expert to apply! We are hiring those who love working with kids and playing chess for both Assistant and Head Coaching positions. Perks of this job include free training with 15-time Colorado State Chess Champions Griffin and Sullivan McConnell.

Are you looking for an exciting and meaningful part-time job teaching children in the Greater Denver/Colorado Springs Areas? If you love working with kids and enjoy playing chess, you'll have a wonderful time coaching with PALS Chess Academy! Enjoy a flexible schedule ranging from just one hour to five hours each week throughout the school year. Lesson plans and personal training are provided to all coaches. Our goal is to teach children critical thinking and life skills through chess.

Pay:

$65 to $75 per class
Gas stipend for schools 15 miles or 30+ minute radius
Additional income through coaching at mini-chess camps during the school year
Bonus income during the summer through coaching at multiple summer camps in Denver and Colorado Springs (pay ranges from $750 to $900.00 a week)
We will help you grow your own private lesson income (and we don't take a cut!)
Opportunities for multiple school classes on the same day
One hour of paid Zoom meetings per month (discussing best practices, classroom management techniques and team bonding)
Opportunities for additional pay working at monthly scholastic chess tournaments, interacting with PALS students from across the front range

Perks:

Weekly beginner, intermediate and advanced chess classes for our team from National Masters and 15-time Colorado State and Scholastic Chess Champions Griffin and Sullivan McConnell
Coaching for an award-winning chess program
Chess Coaches are responsible for:

Being a positive role model for students and interacting with them in a fun and engaging manner
Obtaining a background check at least two weeks before your first class
Always being on time (at least 15 minutes early for each class)
Learning and teaching our fun and interactive 10 to 20-minute lesson plans
Supervising your class and actively engaging with students during game time
Staying after class until all children are picked up
Ensuring students' safety and supervision at all times
Timely communication with PALS Chess Academy staff through e-mail, and phone calls
We look forward to hearing what makes you the right candidate to join the PALS family! To learn more about our program, please visit www.palschess.com or email or call 720-504-8765

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $65.00 - $75.00 per hou