Coaching Requirements 


Volunteer as a Coach

Thank you for your interest in coaching Westview Science Olympians! Our coaching team consists of parent volunteers and high school students. There is no special education required. Our adult coaches are excited to offer this opportunity to our students, and interested in learning more about these subjects themselves. As former Westview Science Olympians, our high school student coaches are interested in sharing their acquired knowledge and skills with current Westview students. They’re also inspired to give back to their former school. These student coaches bring with them a unique perspective because of their prior Science Olympiad experiences. We encourage our former Westview SO students to join our SO coaching team.

Please note of the following coaching requirements:

  • Megan's Law Level II Clearance: FBI and DOJ Background Check. Free Fingerprinting Service is done through PUSD. You must obtain approval from a PUSD school site. 
  • TB testing - every 4 years. Free TB testing is no longer available through PUSD. For more information, please see http://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Community/Volunteer.aspx.  
  • PUSD high school students are exempt from Level II Clearance and TB testing requirements.
  • Available to coach for 1-3 hours per week until the end of SO Season.
  • Assist Head coach with documentation for the selection of Regional teams.
  • Create lesson plan, teaching materials and tests/evaluation plan for your event.
  • Available on San Diego Regional Competition date.

Supplies:

Most supplies are already available such as lab coats, goggles, basic calculators, etc. Reasonable supplies will be covered by Westview SO; however, Westview SO will not cover special items. For budgeting purposes, please discuss with Head Coach prior to making a purchase. For financial assistance, please contact the Student Board at westviewso.ss@gmail.com 

For reimbursement, please submit the Request for Reimbursement Form and receipts (please retain copies for your records) and turn in to the office in an enclosed envelope marked “Westview SO” or email SO Team at westviewso.ss@gmail.com. The processing turnaround time is approximately 2 weeks and checks are mailed to your home.

Please join our Westview SO Coaching team by contacting the Head Coach for volunteer opportunities.