Join the RCA

If you believe in the mission of scholastic chess education, to broaden children's capacity for critical thinking, planning, and overcoming challenges and to teach kids the values of focus, determination, and hard work, the RCA is just the place to get involved!

How to be a Part of Chess!

  • Children in a classroom raising their hands while facing a teacher in front of a chess-related presentation.

    Coaching

    Do you love chess? Are you great at working with kids? Do you have the flexibility to coach between 2:30-5:00 PM at least one day a week in Montgomery? If so, you might make an awesome chess coach!!

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  • Children playing chess in a classroom setting, two chessboards visible on a table with a boy making a move on one board, while a girl observes from the opposite side. A person with a clipboard stands nearby. The room has large windows and ceiling lights.

    Junior Coaching

    High schoolers can also coach chess! Our junior coaches are our head coaches’ vital assistants and are given opportunities to practice leadership, teaching, and event management. Volunteer and paid positions are available.

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  • Children playing chess on blue and white boards in a classroom, assisted by an adult woman. There are books and educational materials in the background.

    Parent Volunteering

    If you’d love to support your child’s chess class, we’d love to have you join us (chess skills not required!)! Parents can assist our coaches in keeping the class orderly and even get in on the teaching (if chess is your thing)!

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  • Assisting at Tournaments

    Our tournaments are growing, and these events are not simple to operate! If you have a solid understanding of chess’ rules and want to support the growth of these scholastic competitions, try out assistant tournament directing!

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