Robotics Coach: Lead Practices, Mentor Students, Build Teams

Herscher High School; Herscher (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Herscher High School in Herscher, Illinois seeks a Robotics Coach to lead the Robotics Team, supervise practices and prepare students for competitions, while coordinating home meet logistics and securing volunteers.

You will report to the Athletic Director/Principal, maintain practice and game records, communicate with schools and families about schedules, and promote sportsmanship and ethics at all events. A $3,350 monthly stipend is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the sport.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Plans activities/events for students after school that meet the needs of the students.
• Report rosters for competitions and stays abreast of related news and rules throughout the year.
• Abreast of new rules and regulations for the sport.
• Punctual and present for all events/practices including bus rides.
• Organizes and communicates desired supply order to the Athletic Director each winter.
• Communicates with schools on scheduled competitions.
• Supervises students during practices, events and competitions and until all students have left the facilities.
• Positively motivate, communicate, and interact with student participants.
• Positively communicate and interact with parents, officials, and others.
• Promotes and publicizes the team by utilizing the district and school communication forums.
• Maintains a variety of documents including records for both practices and competitions.
• Works with park district, if applicable, to request room space for meetings or competitions.
• Makes appropriate travel arrangements and communicates with families regarding competitions or other events in a timely manner.
• Plans activities to meet the needs, skills, and interests of students involved.
• Use appropriate channels to resolve concerns, conflicts, and issues.
• Conduct practice and competitions with a high level of sportsmanship and ethics. Profanity is not to be used by coaches or students.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Administration.

Skills

Oral & written skills

Sport knowledge

Professional conduct

Tactful handling

Confidentiality

Team relationships

Parent/student communication

Job description

Herscher High School in Herscher, Illinois seeks a Robotics Coach to lead the Robotics Team, supervise practices and prepare students for competitions, while coordinating home meet logistics and securing volunteers.

You will report to the Athletic Director/Principal, maintain practice and game records, communicate with schools and families about schedules, and promote sportsmanship and ethics at all events. A $3,350 monthly stipend is offered.