Science Olympiad

Team Work

Students participating in the Lakewood Science Olympiad team will:

• Practice team work, group planning, and cooperation
• Have fun learning science concepts through active hands-on group work
• Experience a unique team environment!

Role Descriptions:

Key Volunteer Position

Lakewood will be expected to provide one Key Volunteer to assist with tournament planning and execution. This person could function as a lead event supervisor, and event support supervisor or as a Key Volunteer on a tournament committee. These are critical roles and individuals may need to dedicate 20 or more hours to the role. This position must be filled by an adult. More information is available!

Event Volunteers

• If you are not our Key Volunteer or an event coach, we would very much appreciate your help as an event volunteer. Lakewood is required to provide at least 1 event volunteer for every 3 Olympians. 
• Event volunteer opportunities will be available for sign up one month prior to the event. Positions include: night before set up, day of help (running events, helping direct Olympians), and post event clean up. 

*Please note: volunteers may not work in an event where their own student is participating.

Co-Head Coach

• With very little experience, the role of Head Coach is a little daunting! I would love to have another willing helper to work with!
• No experience necessary, but a sense of humor is an advantage!

Event Coaches

All events that Lakewood students compete in require a coach or coaches. Anyone** can fill this position and no previous experience is required!
**Background checks will be required and arranged through the Lakewood office.

Volunteers may coach one or more events. Individuals can expect to commit to approximately 1 hour per week for practice, in addition to any preparation required.

Coaches may schedule weekly practices on the day that works best for them, with sessions beginning in early February.
Practices are typically held after school, and a
classroom can be reserved for each team. However, teams are welcome to meet at alternative times, locations or frequency if that better suits the coach and students participating in that event. For example, weekend practices can be held in library meeting rooms (bookable through the AADL website) or even in a private home.

Event coach training will be provided by WESO in the last two weeks of January. (approximately one hour via zoom)

Event materials will be provided by WESO and distributed to event coaches by the Head Coach.

This may all sound a bit daunting, if so, give us the opportunity to better explain the incredible aspects of participating in this event, the flexibility that can be offered and the many supports available to you throughout – OR just speak to a past coach. Email us at ptolakewoodweso@gmail.com and we’ll connect you.