Coach - First Robotics

Applitrack; Kjellbergs Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Monticello High School seeks a passionate FIRST Robotics Head Coach for the 2026-2027 season to mentor students and guide a competitive team in the nationally recognized FIRST program.

The official build season runs January through April, with off-season focus on training, fundraising, and community outreach. The role is a Community Education/First Robotics Coach position, with an annual stipend.

Qualifications

• Background in technology, engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Willing and able to drive the school van/vehicle to transport students.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee robot design, build, and competition preparation during the season
• Organize and coordinate off-season training, fundraising, and outreach initiatives
• Manage team logistics, schedules, and project timelines
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
• Background in technology, engineering, or a related STEM field (professional or experiential)
• Willing and able to drive the school van/vehicle to transport students (with proper training)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Passion for mentoring and working with diverse high school students and families
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Effective communication and teaming skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information about students
• This position is compensated with an annual stipend.

Skills

STEM Background

Mentoring

Leadership

Job description

Coach - First Robotics Monticello High School

Monticello High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated FIRST� Robotics Head Coach to lead our high school robotics program for the 2026�2027 season. This is an exciting opportunity to mentor students, foster innovation, and guide a competitive team through the nationally recognized FIRST� Robotics program.

The official build season runs from January through April, during which the team designs, builds, and competes with their robot. The off-season (June through December) focuses on student training, team development, fundraising, and community outreach.

Position Type: Community Education/ First Robotics Coach

Date Posted: 9/30/2026

Location: Community Education

Centrally located on Interstate 94 less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud,Monticello is home to five brick and mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually.Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50school districts in the state as measured bya number of organizations and metrics,and performs above the state averagein graduation rates, test scores, and earlycollege opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee robot design, build, and competition preparation during the season
• Organize and coordinate off-season training, fundraising, and outreach initiatives
• Manage team logistics, schedules, and project timelines
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
• Background in technology, engineering, or a related STEM field (professional or experiential)
• Willing and able to drive the school van/vehicle to transport students (with proper training)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Passion for mentoring and working with diverse high school students and families
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Effective communication and teaming skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information about students

This position is compensated with an annual stipend.