Summer Camp Chess Coach

Location

Fairfax, VA | United States

Job description

Summer Camp Chess Coach

Make a positive difference in the lives of elementary school children by teaching them to play chess!

Magnus Chess Academy has taught chess to nearly 100,000 children in our 16-year history, and we are the official chess academy of Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Champion! We provide the curriculum and as much paid chess training as you need. Come join us!

You will be a great fit if you:

• Want to work with children (ages 5-11).
• Want to play chess! You don't have to be a master-level player, but you do need basic knowledge of chess rules and enthusiasm.
• Are available to work full-time during the summer
• Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, instructor, or in preschool or daycare is a plus!
• Are comfortable driving, for example an Uber or Lyft driver, a student, or a retired person

You will receive thorough, paid training on how to help children learn chess.

Earn $17 - 21 per hour

Additional Qualifications:

• Have a reliable vehicle for transportation
• Ability to lift and transport 25 lbs of teaching equipment
• Be at least 18 years of age
• COVID-19 vaccination may be required by certain districts

Responsibilities:

• Manage a classroom of 10-15 students
• This position required a moderate level of physical activity which could include consistent walking, going up/down stairs and being on your feet for most of the day
• Use our curriculum to demonstrate and effectively communicate all of the basic rules (piece movement, how to castle, check, checkmate, etc) and strategy
• Promote good sportsmanship among students
• Responsibly store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials
• Supervise parent pickup

Guaranteed response within 72 hours of applying.

Magnus Chess Academy is part of the Play Magnus Group, the network of companies founded by World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen! As a teacher with Magnus Chess Academy, you are eligible for some cool perks, including free chess courses to further your own chess learning, staff parties, and more!

Magnus Chess Academy is an EEO employer and is a safe and drug-free workplace.

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$17 - $21 per hour