Head FTC Robotics Sponsor

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA); Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend position

Job summary

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) is hiring a Head Coach for the high school FTC Robotics for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires coaching experience and includes responsibilities such as managing practices, coordinating a competitive match season, and ensuring the transportation of students to events.

Candidates must have a valid Illinois driver's license and be willing to complete mandated training. For questions, contact Chris Moment at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to complete State of Illinois mandated training modules.
• Valid Illinois driver's license for transporting students is needed.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license to operate IMSA vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Coordinator of Athletics for developing a competitive season.
• Attend practices and matches from the start of the season to potential state finals.
• Coordinate and supervise any overnight stays for competitions.
• Coordinate and supervise any overnight stays needed for post season competition.
• Transport students to practices & matches during the season.

Skills

Experience in high school coaching or club setting

Ability to manage a team

Knowledge of robotics activities

Job description

Overview

Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy (IMSA) is seeking an individual to fill the role of "Head Coach" for the high school FTC Robotics upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Experience in a high school coaching/sponsor role or club setting is preferred. This is a stipend position that is based on experience in coaching/sponsoring and years involved in the activity. The Head Coach must be able to pass a background check, and possess a valid Illinois driver’s license to be able to drive any of the IMSA vehicles, which include up to a 14 passenger mini‑bus. (No additional tests or endorsements are needed to operate these vehicles). Any potential candidate must possess the skills to conduct practices with varying robotics activities, while also having the ability to manage a team that would include:

• Working with the Coordinator of Athletics & Co‑Curriculars for developing a competitive season of matches
• Work with our food service staff to provide meals for the athletes when off campus.
• Attend practices & matches from the start of the high school season to potential state finals.
• Coordinate and supervise any overnight stays needed for post season competition during the state series of competition.
• Transport students to practices & matches during the course of the high school season.

Any potential candidate must have or be willing to complete State of Illinois mandated training modules, as prescribed and assigned by GCN/OneNet. This position will report directly and will work under the direction of the Coordinator of Athletics & Co‑Cultural at IMSA. Any questions or interest, please contact Chris Moment - Coordinator of Athletics & Co-Curriculars via email [e-mail]. Our compensation structure can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oHBmUWcicDWumDXG-Cj1feTjMizpHiDS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101457197165808736018&rtpof=true&sd=true