Club Sponsor/Volunteer - Robotics- Frederick High School

Robotics Club Sponsor The Frederick High School community creates and embodies a spirit of integrity, collaboration and acceptance. Our relationships foster a commitment to high expectations, rigor and achievement in all pursuits. Building on a foundation of trust, honor and compassion, we learn, lead and succeed. Through a partnership with the University of Colorado at Denver, FHS students have the opportunity to take college courses on our own campus, earning high school and college credit concurrently. Frederick High School also offers a four-year Bio Medical Science Academy, in which students explore the roles of biomedical professionals, engage in real-world cases, and design solutions to today and tomorrow's most pressing health challenges. This is a Robotics Team Leader position. The robotics coach is responsible for directing and leading a high-quality competitive robotics program that engages students in hands-on, innovative and fun activities designed to immerse students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through preparation for and participation in a variety of sport-like science, engineering and technology-based robotics competitions. The coach will design and lead a mentor-based program to support students in developing social and emotional skills for teamwork and collaboration, while inspiring participants to pursue careers in STEM. The specific schedule, including work calendar, hours per week, and practice and competition schedule varies by school. Essential duties and responsibilities: 1. Collaborate with school staff to lead and support the after-school competitive robotics program; including recruitment and registration of students. 2. Recruit, train, supervise and support community and business-based mentors to work with students in the robotics program. 3. Plan, schedule, supervise and facilitate all robotics practices and competitions; including attendance at all practices, tournaments and other robotics program activities or events. 4. Manage scheduling and registration for the robotics team's participation in scrimmages, games and tournaments throughout the season. 5. Manage purchasing and maintaining of robotics program equipment and space in collaboration with school and District leadership. 6. Work with school administration to communicate about the robotics program within the school, with parents and throughout the community. 7. Facilitate student collaboration and success in developing and competing with robots by working with program mentors to provide oversight, positive and constructive feedback and engaging learning opportunities. Education and related work experience: High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent. Experience/skills in related fields (engineering, coding, design, project management), preferred. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) Criminal background check required for hire. Technical Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal relations skills. Patience and positive mindset. Strong organizational skills. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to facilitate innovative thinking and learning. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements and to follow district procedures for absence reporting. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position and necessary for the efficient operation of the business. Employees are expected to be on time and punctual for work, conforming to established work hours. It is recognized that there are times when a person must be absent due to illness or other reasons. Material And Equipment Operating Knowledge General knowledge of and experience with robotics design, construction and operation. Basic understanding and working knowledge of computer programming. Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, peripherals and related technology equipment. Operating knowledge of and experience with business and productivity software applications and programs. Operating knowledge of and experience with general office equipment, telephone systems, copiers, printers, fax machines, etc. Reporting and supervisory relationships: Reports to: Building Principal Direct Reports: Program mentors and volunteers. 3-6 Budget and/or resource responsibility: Assist with developing, monitoring and managing specific activity program budget in coordination with building principal. Physical requirement and working conditions: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Amount of Time Physical Activities None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to fingers, handle or feel X Reach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl X Talk X Hear X Taste X Smell X Amount of Time Weight and Force Demands None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X More than 100 pounds X Amount of Time Mental Functions None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Compare X Analyze X Communicate X Copy X Coordinate X Instruct X Compute X Synthesize X Evaluate X Interpersonal Skills X Compile X Negotiate X Amount of Time Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X Work near moving mechanical parts X Work in high, precarious places X Fumes or airborne particles X Toxic or caustic chemicals X Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme cold (non-weather) X Extreme heat (non-weather) X Risk of electrical shock X Work with explosives X Risk of radiation X Vibration X Vision Demands Required No special vision requirement X Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) X Peripheral vision X Depth perception X Ability to adjust focus X Noise Level Exposure Exposure Level Very quiet Quiet Moderate X Loud Very loud