Assistant Robotics Coach - CVHS

Seasonal (Temporary) position for the 2026/2027 school year.

About the role

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 has chosen to compete in the First Robotics Competition. Competition provides a focus for the team to design around and how to work as a team - both within their own team and with other teams. CVHS Robotics Club is self-funded and needs to fundraise and write grants. The head coach needs to ensure that the team is fiscally sound.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the ongoing success of the Crescent Valley High School Robotics team within the parameters and constraints of the school club rules.
• Manages 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 they cannot, ensure a responsible CVHS staff member is present.
• Work with parent volunteers to ensure travel plans since most competitions and some events require traveling as a team.
• Fundraising and Budgeting – Robotics depends on fundraising, including grants, sponsorships, and donations to pay expenses, including travel. The head coach is responsible for creating and managing a financial plan.
• Recruit mentors and students and find 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

Stipend: $6,117 – $7,035, depending on years of experience.

Schedule

The team meets after school for 2 or 3 hours twice per week during most of the school year, with increased hours during Build Season (January–February).