High School Robotics Coach - Internal Only

Position:
High School Robotics Coach

Minimum Qualifications:

• Robotics team management experience
• Successful recruitment skills
• Be highly organized and able to multitask in high stress environments
• Provide leadership abilities to coaches, mentors and students
• Strong financial and budget management skills
• Experience and knowledge of VEX and FRC programs
• Reliable transportation
• Excellent communication skills with all key stakeholders
• All other related job responsibilities assigned

Required Responsibilities:

• Primary point of contact and lead for High School (9-12) Robotics program
• Lead practice and build days up to 4 evenings per week and Saturdays in the Robotics lab located at Waterford Mott High School
• Ability to take part in FRC season kick off during the first week in January
  • This event does fall near the end of the holiday break historically, attendance of the coach is a requirement for this position
• Coordination and plan for movement of the High School Robotics trailer to and from events
• Lead and take part in multi-day tournaments including weekends throughout the season
• Recruit, register and engage with WSD students for the High School Robotics program
• Recruit, communicate and facilitate approved mentors for the program
• Develop and organize team through two seasons per school year
• Coordinate all program logistics with the Waterford Robotics Coordinator including but not limited to game sets, robot kits, tournament registration, yearly team fees, practice times and other are required for a successful season
• Coordinate with the Waterford Robotics Coordinator to develop master facility usage, locations and team meeting schedules to ensure building usage is reserved in advance
• Assist in developing and lead summer camp opportunities for WIRED robotics
• Support the Waterford community by participating in community outreach activities including but not limited to the Waterford Labor Day parade and the annual high school Kettering and Mott football game.
• Identify, plan and implement a yearly budget for the High School Robotics programs
• Search out funding sources including sponsorships and grants to help find opportunities to enhance the program
• Keep an inventory of robot kits, game sets and devices including a plan for replace on an annual basis
• All other related job responsibilities assigned

Reports To:
Director of Instructional Technology, Data and Assessment

Workday/Week:
Robotics Seasons – 2 seasons
Fall Season – August – December 2025
Spring Season – January – April 2026

Starting Date:
TBD

Compensation:
Schedule B - $2,538.00 per season

Internal candidates may apply by visiting www.waterford.k12.mi.us and selecting the icon “Employment” and next, “Job Postings Directory”. Include letter of intent, resume, and letter(s) of reference with the application.


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