Head Robotics Coach

Kankakee School District 111; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Kankakee High School seeks a Head Robotics Coach to lead the robotics program. Responsibilities include overseeing the team, organizing practices, and coordinating with the Athletic Director and clubs/activities staff.

The role involves CAD-based robot design, 3D printing and CNC fabrication, and maintaining attendance and communications via Google Classroom. Collaboration with assistant coaches and outreach events is required.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in leading student robotics programs.
• Ability to coordinate practice schedules and events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the robotics program at Kankakee High School.
• Register with FTC and stay updated on rules and regulations.
• Design the robot using CAD and fabricate parts (3D printing and CNC).
• Maintain Google Classroom for team communications and attendance.
• Coordinate practices (minimum 2 per week) and after‑school sessions.
• Plan outreach events and participate in league activities.

Job description

Head Robotics Coach JobID: 506

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor
• Date Posted:
  8/19/2026
• Location:
  Kankakee High School

Reports to: Athletic Director, Building Principal, and Clubs and Activities Director

Responsibilities:

• Regular Season: September - March
• State Tournament: March-June
• Register with FTC
• Order a current copy of rules and regulations and other materials as needed
• Hold 3 practices per week during CBEO period and after school practices
• Attend league events - South Suburban League
• Compete in league events and tournaments
• Participate in outreach events: example: Farmers Market, Library, Art Gallery STEM Day, Robotics Summer camp
• Hold students accountable for coming to a minimum of 2 practices a week
• Oversee and lead the program
• Responsible for building the robots
  • Design the robot using CAD
  • Make robot parts - 3D Print and CNC parts
• Maintain a Google classroom specifically for the Robotics Team
  • All club meetings and activities must be posted on the Google Classroom calendar
• Maintain attendance records for meetings and activities on the clubs & activities attendance spreadsheet
• Maintain records of fundraising totals
• Create an end of the year report with the following information: meeting dates and topics, sign in sheets, and description of fundraiser with total amount raised
• Prepare an informational slide to be used for recruiting/Informational purposes by the Clubs & Activities Director during town hall meetings and posted to school tvs
• Choose a representative and plan an informational display for Freshman Step up day
• Work in coordination with the assistant coaches