Head Robotics Coach - CVHS

Corvallis School District; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Corvallis School District is seeking a head coach for the Robotics Club at Crescent Valley High School. This seasonal position focuses on teaching students design, fabrication, and programming while leading a self-funded team. The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for mentoring students.

Compensation is based on a stipend ranging from $7,682 to $8,834 per school year, depending on experience. The coach will manage fundraising efforts and ensure team success within school regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading youth organizations preferred.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students and mentors.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach students design, fabrication, controls, programming, business, and problem-solving.
• Ensure ongoing success of the Robotics team.
• Manage budget and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Positive rapport with students

Education

Experience or education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Business, or Education

Job description

Contract Information

Contract Status: Seasonal (Temporary)

FLSA Status: Seasonal (Non Permanent)

Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year

Calendar: N/A

Stipend: $7,682 - $8,834, depending on years of experience; stipend based on 2025-2026 schedule and will change based on bargaining agreement

Notes

• Open until filled with earliest review of application on June 3rd, 2026.

Qualifications / Expectations

• Experience or education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Business, or Education is preferred.
• Experience in leading youth organizations is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability or desire to create positive rapport with students, parents, mentors and staff members who interact with the team.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students and adult mentors.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in previous positions.
• Ability to create processes to aid the management of the group.

Requirements upon hiring

• Current First Aid Certified (can be completed upon hiring).
• All certifications required by the school district.
• Track record with solution-based problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

The goal of CVHS Robotics Club is to teach students design, fabrication, controls, programming, business, and problem‑solving in a real‑world setting. Traditionally, the team competes in the First Robotics Competition, which provides a focus for the team to design around and demonstrates teamwork within the team and with other teams. CVHS Robotics Club is self‑funded and must fundraise and apply for grants. The head coach must ensure the team is fiscally sound.

• Ensure ongoing success of the Crescent Valley High School Robotics team within the parameters and constraints of the school club rules; manage assistant coach, adult volunteer mentors, and a team of students.
• Represent and manage the directives of the school.
• Attend most meetings and events, and if unable, ensure a responsible CVHS staff member is present. The team meets after school for 2–3 hours twice per week during most of the school year, with increased hours during Build Season (Jan‑Feb).
• Work with parent volunteers to coordinate travel plans for competitions and events.
• Fundraise and budget—create and manage a financial plan to secure sponsorships, grants, and donations to cover expenses, including travel.
• Recruit mentors and students and assign roles that match their interests and skills, contributing to the team's success.
• Create and encourage a learning environment inclusive of students of all genders, races, and backgrounds, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn and reach their full potential.

The Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding discrimination, contact Rynda Gregory, Human Resources Administrator and Title IX Coordinator ([e-mail], 971-217-6309) or Byron Bethards, Student Growth and Experience Director ([e-mail]).