Robotics Coach

About the Role

Organize the program in relationship to robotic team competitions, practice plans, and facility use. Oversee all aspects of robotics for a particular competition including the training and instruction of students to learn and compete to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of skills and techniques to assist students in reaching their fullest potential.
• Maintain appropriate practice and competition schedules and conform to all District policies and procedures for students.
• Reserve facilities and coordinate trip and transportation arrangements as necessary.
• Provide leadership, demonstrate sportsmanship, and be a positive role model for student robotic members to foster enthusiasm and self-confidence.
• Know and apply adolescent psychology as it relates to competitive performance participation.
• Show respect for robotic students, officials, and others; respect the integrity and judgment of officials.
• Establish the safety and welfare of the robotic students as the highest priority.
• Be knowledgeable and competent in the care and prevention of student injuries.
• Properly instruct robotic students in the safe use of equipment and tools.
• Ensure the integrity of the competition is maintained and that basic values and principles are not sacrificed.
• Ensure all robotic students participate in development and in competitions.
• Provide proper supervision of robotic students during practice, at competitions, and on trips.
• Use discretion when providing constructive criticism and reprimanding students.
• Maintain consistency in requiring all robotic student participants to adhere to the established rules.
• Support and monitor participation eligibility with regards to grades, attendance, and conduct, conforming to school and district standards.
• Establish a systematic method of distributing, collecting, and inventorying equipment and supplies.
• Plan and manage the budget of the program under the direction of the Site Administrator, following school budget policies and regulations.
• Ensure that fundraisers receive prior authorization by the Site Principal and/or Board as required.