EV Go-Kart Racing Sponsor

Tri-Township Jr./Sr. High School

Position: After-School Extracurricular Sponsor

Start Date: October 15, 2026

Duration: October 15, 2026 – End of the 2026–27 School Year

Position Description

Tri-Township Jr./Sr. High School is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable individual to serve as our EV Go-Kart Racing Sponsor/Coach for the 2026–27 school year.

The sponsor will lead an after-school program that provides students with hands-on experiences involving electric vehicle technology, engineering, design, construction, problem-solving, teamwork, and racing.

Students will work together to prepare, maintain, test, and race an electric go-kart while developing technical and employability skills.

Responsibilities

The EV Go-Kart Racing Sponsor/Coach will:

• Organize and supervise regular after-school team meetings and work sessions.
• Guide students through the construction, modification, maintenance, and preparation of the EV go-kart.
• Promote student involvement in engineering, design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
• Teach and reinforce safe use of tools and equipment.
• Help students develop teamwork, communication, responsibility, and other employability skills.
• Prepare students and the EV go-kart for scheduled competitions and racing events.
• Supervise students during practices, work sessions, competitions, and other team activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive environment.
• Communicate with school administration, students, and families regarding the program and upcoming events.
• Ensure all school and competition safety expectations are followed.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in automotive technology, electric vehicles, engineering, construction, mechanics, STEM, skilled trades, or related areas is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with middle and/or high school students.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn alongside students and help develop a growing EV racing program.
• Ability to attend after-school practices, work sessions, and scheduled competitions.
• Must meet all school corporation requirements for extracurricular sponsors.

Schedule

This is an after-school program beginning October 15, 2026 and continuing through the end of the 2026–27 school year.

Specific practice/work days and competition dates will be established based on the racing schedule and needs of the team.