Robotics Coach

Archdiocese of Detroit; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Cabrini High School in Allen Park, MI is seeking a Robotics Coach to lead the high school robotics team. You will mentor students in designing, building, and competing with robots, while fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism.

This role emphasizes hands-on robotics, coding exploration, and empowering students to turn ideas into working solutions. The coach will schedule meets, coordinate logistics for competitions, supervise student activities, and maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in robotics, coding, STEM education, or related field.
• Ability to teach technical concepts in an engaging, age-appropriate way.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Be a positive role model for students and lead by example; kindness and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between team members, mentors, parents and staff; communicate expectations and opportunities.
• Schedule and coordinate meets and competitions, including travel arrangements and logistics.
• Supervise and guide students in robot design, building, configuring, programming and testing.
• Guide students as they develop ideas and solve challenges.
• Prepare the team for competitions and attend events.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment for all students.
• Communicate practice schedules and team details to families and staff.
• Maintain robotics equipment, supplies, and workspace.
• Coordinate with staff and volunteers to support activities.
• Follow school policies for supervision and safety.
• Track team income and expenses; manage budget.
• Send regular parent communications and engage guardians.

Skills

Robotics experience

Teaching ability

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Organization: Cabrini High School

Location: Allen Park, MI

Schedule: Determined by competition schedule

Compensation: Stipend

About the Position

Cabrini High School is seeking an enthusiastic Robotics Coach to lead our High School robotics team. The coach will lead students to develop skills and knowledge to design, build, and successfully compete in competition. The coach will help students explore engineering, coding, and problem-solving while fostering a spirit of team teamwork, professionalism, confidence, and good sportsmanship. Help our students build skills, discover new interests, and bring their ideas to life!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between team members, volunteer mentors, parents and staff; clearly communicate expectations, updates and opportunities to all constituencies.
• Schedule and coordinate meets and competitions, including travel arrangements and trip logistics
• Supervise and guide students in robot design, building, configuring, programming and testing the robot to ensure successful performance.
• Guide students as they develop their own ideas and work through challenges.
• Prepare the team for competitions and attend scheduled events.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment where every student can participate.
• Communicate practice schedules, competition details, and team expectations to families and school staff.
• Maintain robotics equipment, supplies, and the team workspace.
• Coordinate with school staff and volunteers to support team activities.
• Follow school policies for student supervision and safety.
• Keep organized track of team income and expenses; efficiently manage team budget.
• Send out regularly scheduled clear and concise parent/guardian communications; keep parents/guardians informed and engaged.
• Engage and encourage parents/guardians to get involved in a variety of ways: provide food during build season, driving to competitions and events, volunteer, etc.

Qualifications

• Experience in robotics, coding, engineering, STEM education, or a related field.
• Ability to teach technical concepts in an engaging, age-appropriate way.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Be a positive role model for students and lead by example; display kindness, patience, and professionalism.
• Availability for scheduled practices and competitions.
• Willingness to complete required background screening and child protection training.
• Prior teaching, coaching, or robotics competition experience is preferred. Familiarity with FIRST Robotics program is a plus.