Math Team Coach

About the role

The Math Team Coach will build and lead Farm & Forge’s year-round competitive math program and provide ACT, SAT, and PSAT math preparation. The Coach develops students from first-time competitors to advanced problem-solvers, strengthens college entrance exam readiness, and helps build the Club’s reputation in competitive mathematics.

What you'll do

• Build competition pathways by age and ability, from MOEMS, Math Kangaroo, MATHCOUNTS, and AMC 8 through AMC 10/12, AIME, and advanced Olympiad preparation.
• Provide individualized and small-group ACT, SAT, and PSAT math preparation using diagnostic assessments, targeted instruction, practice tests, and pacing strategies.
• Manage the competition calendar, registrations, testing-site arrangements, deadlines, travel, and event logistics.
• Lead regular practices in mathematical reasoning, competition strategy, timed problem-solving, and proof-writing.
• Create individualized training plans, assign targeted practice, track results, and provide families with updates on student progress.
• Incorporate Farm & Forge’s AI tutor into competition and test preparation and collaborate with the development team to adapt practice materials.
• Recruit and develop students across experience levels, with competition participation requiring consistent training and commitment.
• Coordinate with teachers, families, and outside tutors to support student preparation and accommodate training and travel.
• Use house points to recognize preparation, improvement, teamwork, and participation.
• Add team and invitational competitions as the program develops.
• Publish an annual season calendar and review results, student growth, and priorities for the following year.

First-Year Priorities

During the first year, the Math Team Coach will focus on establishing the foundation for a competitive and sustainable mathematics program, including:

• Establish Farm & Forge as an AMC testing site, subject to eligibility and approval.
• Field participants in the AMC series and MATHCOUNTS.
• Work toward at least one student qualifying for AIME.
• Publish a complete competition and training calendar.
• Establish individualized ACT, SAT, and PSAT math preparation plans and track progress against baseline scores.
• Demonstrate measurable progress among students who consistently train.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematics background through education, teaching, or demonstrated competition achievement.
• Proven experience preparing students for competitive mathematics, with demonstrated student growth and advancement.
• Experience preparing students for ACT, SAT, and PSAT math, with demonstrated success improving student performance.
• Personal contest experience at or above the level coached; AIME or USAMO experience preferred.
• Strong command of algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics, calculus, and proof-writing.
• Ability to challenge advanced students while developing newcomers through differentiated instruction.
• Strong organizational, communication, and student motivation skills.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to use AI tools effectively while ensuring students demonstrate independent understanding.

Benefits

Farm and Forge offers comprehensive benefits that support our team's health and well-being. These include:

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Team Outings