Seasonal FIRST Robotics Coach & Mentor for Students

Genesee-School-District; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Genesee Junior/Senior High School in Michigan seeks a dedicated and passionate First Robotics Coach for our Jr/Sr High students. This seasonal role guides students through robotics, teamwork, and problem-solving, building confidence and technical curiosity.

The ideal candidate has robotics, engineering, or related field experience, plus mentoring or coaching with youth; familiarity with FIRST Robotics Competition guidelines and basic programming (C++, Java, Python) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Background in robotics, engineering, or related field.
• Experience coaching or mentoring youth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of robotics programming languages (C++, Java, Python) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robotics program aligned with FIRST guidelines.
• Mentor students in robotics design, programming, and engineering principles.
• Facilitate team meetings and hands-on workshops for collaboration.
• Oversee construction and programming of the competition robot with safety in mind.
• Organize team logistics for competitions including travel and accommodations.
• Collaborate with parents, staff, and community partners to support the program.
• Encourage fundraising and outreach activities to promote the team.

Skills

Robotics

Coaching

STEM Education

Team Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Engineering/CS/Education degree preferred

Tools

C++

Java

Python

FIRST Robotics

Job description

Genesee Junior/Senior High School in Michigan seeks a dedicated and passionate First Robotics Coach for our Jr/Sr High students. This seasonal role guides students through robotics, teamwork, and problem-solving, building confidence and technical curiosity.

The ideal candidate has robotics, engineering, or related field experience, plus mentoring or coaching with youth; familiarity with FIRST Robotics Competition guidelines and basic programming (C++, Java, Python) is a plus.