Assistant Robotics Coach: Lead Practices & Competitions

Herscher High School; Herscher (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Herscher High School is seeking an Assistant Robotics Coach to support the robotics program, lead practices, and supervise competitions. The role includes coordinating home events, securing volunteers, and communicating with families and schools throughout the year.

The position reports to the Athletic Director/Principal and requires strong sport knowledge, professionalism, and ability to work with students, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the sport.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Plans activities/events for students after school that meet the needs of the students.
• Report rosters for competitions and stays abreast of related news and rules throughout the year.
• Abreast of new rules and regulations for the sport.
• Punctual and present for all events/practices including bus rides.
• Organizes and communicates desired supply order to the Athletic Director each winter.
• Communicates with schools on scheduled competitions.
• Supervises students during practices, events and competitions and until all students have left the facilities.
• Positively motivate, communicate, and interact with student participants.
• Positively communicate and interact with parents, officials, and others.
• Promotes and publicizes the team by utilizing the district and school communication forums.
• Maintains a variety of documents including records for both practices and competitions.
• Works with park district, if applicable, to request room space for meetings or competitions.
• Makes appropriate travel arrangements and communicates with families regarding competitions or other events in a timely manner.
• Plans activities to meet the needs, skills, and interests of students involved.
• Use appropriate channels to resolve concerns, conflicts, and issues.
• Conduct practice and competitions with a high level of sportsmanship and ethics. Profanity is not to be used by coaches or students.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Administration.

Skills

Communication basics

Sport knowledge

Policy enforcement

Tactful handling

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Herscher High School is seeking an Assistant Robotics Coach to support the robotics program, lead practices, and supervise competitions. The role includes coordinating home events, securing volunteers, and communicating with families and schools throughout the year.

The position reports to the Athletic Director/Principal and requires strong sport knowledge, professionalism, and ability to work with students, parents and staff.