Dynamic Middle School Vex Robotics Coach (Contract)

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Middle School Vex Robotics Coach position at Bridget Street Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. Assignment is contract/hourly as an extracurricular professional personnel role under Ohio County Schools.

Deadline for applications is November 10, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. Apply online at Applitrack. Successful candidates must obtain WV teaching or coaching certification and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Valid WV teaching or coaching cert.
• Willingness to obtain Vex V-5 Cert.
• Background check completed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization and project/time management abilities.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Proof of ongoing professional or educational experience.
• Thorough knowledge of coaching principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial arrangements.
• Knowledge of applicable rules/regulations and ability to follow them.
• Successful completion of the interview.

Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in skills for competitive robotics.
• Collaborate with other robotics coaches and county staff.
• Abide by regional, county, state, and federal rules for Vex Robotics (VRC).
• Ensure registration of teams as VEX Robotics competition teams.
• Oversee build of competitive robot and document building process.
• Participate in multiple competitions per academic year.
• Plan and schedule regular practice programs.
• Oversee safety conditions in the activity area.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship among participants.
• Make transportation requests for team travel.
• Care for robotics equipment.
• Follow Ohio County Board of Education Regulation 4020.01.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching/Coaching certification

VEX V-5 Certification

Background check

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting knowledge

Knowledge of rules & regs

Interview success

Education

West Virginia Teaching Certificate or coaching certification

Job description

Middle School Vex Robotics Coach position at Bridget Street Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. Assignment is contract/hourly as an extracurricular professional personnel role under Ohio County Schools.

Deadline for applications is November 10, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. Apply online at Applitrack. Successful candidates must obtain WV teaching or coaching certification and pass a background check.