Head Robotics Coach - CHS

Contract Status: Seasonal (Temporary)

FLSA Status: Seasonal (Non Permanent)

Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year

Calendar: N/A

Stipend: $7,682 - $8,834, depending on years of experience. Stipend based on  schedule.

Notes: Open until filled with earliest review of application on May 22nd, 2026.

Qualifications / Expectations:

• 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.

Requirements Upon Hiring:

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

The goal of CHS Robotics Club is to teach students design, fabrication, controls, programming, business, and problem-solving in a real-world setting. Traditionally the team competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition, providing a focus for team design and teamwork. The club is self-funded and requires fundraising and grant writing. The head coach must ensure the team is fiscally sound.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure the ongoing success of the Corvallis High School Robotics team within school club rules, managing assistant coach, adult volunteer mentors, and a student team.
• Represent and manage the directives of the school.
• Attend most meetings and events, or ensure a responsible CHS staff member is present if unavailable. The team meets after school for 2‑3 hours twice per week, with increased hours during Build Season (Jan‑Feb).
• Coordinate with parent volunteers on travel plans for competitions and events.
• Fundraise and budget, creating and managing a financial plan to cover expenses, travel, grants, sponsor ships, and donations.
• Recruit mentors and students, assigning roles that match their interests and skills to contribute to team success.
• Create and encourage a learning environment for students of all genders, races, and backgrounds, ensuring every student can learn and reach full potential.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Contact:
Rynda Gregory, Human Resources Administrator and Title IX Coordinator: rynda.gregory.or.us, 971‑217‑6309;
Byron Bethards, Student Growth and Experience Director: byron.bethards.or.us

El Distrito Escolar de Corvallis no discrimina en base a la edad, nacionalidad, color, discapacidad, expresión de género, identidad de género, origen nacional, situación de los padres o de su estado civil, raza, religión, sexo u orientación sexual en sus programas y actividades, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los grupos de jóvenes designados.

Contact:
Rynda Gregory, Administradora de Recursos Humanos y Coordinadora de Título IX: rynda.gregory.or.us, 971‑217‑6309;
Byron Bethards, Director de Crecimiento y Experiencia Estudiantil y Supervisora y Quejas del Título II, ADA: byron.bethards.or.us.