Position Type:
Athletics/Activities

Date Posted:
10/29/2019

Location:
Corvallis High School

Closing Date:
12/12/2019


Robotics Assistant Coach

Qualifications:

• Experience with RoboticsThe skills to develop a positive rapport with students/athletes, parents and other coachesSkills to assist students in machine shop and manufacturing of robots desired or willingness to learnHigh ethical and professional standardsThe ability to motivate student/athletes and coachesCurrent First Aid Certified...can be completed upon hiring

Responsibilities:

• Assure the ongoing success of the Corvallis High School Robotics team. Manages about a dozen adult volunteer mentors, and the team of about 40 students.The coach needs to be with the team during most meetings and events. The team meets after school for 2 or 3 hours twice per week after school during most of the school year. Most competitions and some events require traveling as a team.The goal of robotics is to teach students design, fabrication, electronics, programming business, and problem-solving. Robotics uses subjects taught in the classroom and gives students the opportunities to apply them in a hands-on and fun environment. Competition is used to allow students to see how their ideas and efforts compare with those of their peers and provide opportunity and incentive for creativity and improvement.Fundraising and Budgeting – Robotics depends on fundraising, including grants, sponsorships, and donations to pay expenses.Important tasks include recruiting mentors and students, and finding the best roles for them that match their interests and skills and contribute to the success of the team. Robotics coaches must create and encourage a learning environment for students of all genders, races, and backgrounds, where every student has the opportunity to learn and contribute to their full potential.Candidates for this position should have demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in previous positions. Experience or education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Business, or Education is preferred. Experience in leading youth organizations is preferred.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Additionally, interviews will be scheduled electronically through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring, using the email you have provided on your application. Please be sure to check email and your Recruiting & Hiring account regularly.

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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Jennifer Duvall Human Resources Director and Title IX Coordinator, jennifer.duvall@corvallis.k12.or.us 541-757-5840