Robotics Program Liaison

ROBOTICS PROGRAM LIAISON

Oversee all First Robotics Programs for Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) from elementary through high schools.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bargaining unit members will be given first opportunity for position.
• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred:

• Previous robotics or similar coaching.
• Background in Math and Science.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of STEM.
• Able to work with a diverse scholar population.
• Able to develop working relationships with scholars, staff, parents, and community.
• Able to conduct safety and training sessions related to using tools and equipment.
• Coordinate transportation for trips/competitions away from school.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Assist in design, fabrication, testing and competing during robotics season.
• Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Initial Goals:

4th – 12th General Program Responsibilities:

• Act as liaison between team coaches and FIRST in Michigan
• Act as liaison between teams' coaches and GRPS
• Submit all Governmental grants for the FIRST program
• Interface with GRPS teachers and school community to improve connections with the program (Staffing meetings, Coach recruiting, Involvement with STEM planning)
• Foster environment of excitement for scholar growth
• Foster environment conducive to positive team experiences
• Provide opportunities for robotics teams at all levels to connect with each other.
• Identify grants and share with GRPS.
• Coordinate all teams and handle logistics.
• Work with and assist OEL Director with to maintain team's budget
• Set in place processes at each level that promote the Robotics teams philosophies:
• Scholar–Centered and Scholar-Led whenever possible
• Promote an interest in STEM
• "Try-it" mentality
• Accessible to all scholars
• Promote diverse populations
• Develop the whole person (technical skills, teamwork, communications, etc.)

First Lego League (Elementary):

September to December:

• Recruit coaches for all elementary schools to have FLL Challenge Program Team (4th/5th grade, 1-2 coaches per team)
• Support coaches in leading their teams; train where necessary
• Oversee recruitment of scholars to program
• Manage FLL physical resources
• Manage all FLL paperwork
• Recruit graduating FLL scholars to First Technical Challenge (FTC) program and middle school summer camps

First Tech Challenge (Middle School):

September to December:

• Support Team Coaches for all FTC teams (5+ teams, 2-4 mentors per team)
• Recruit and retain Technical Mentors from industry
• Oversee relationships with sponsors and recruitment for new sponsors
• Coordinate the FTC program: train all mentors, mentor meetings, oversight of all teams on season-long timeline
• Schedule the competitions to participate in and handle logistics
• Coordinate in-season FTC scrimmage for local teams
• Manage all FTC paperwork
• Manage FTC physical resources (parts, etc.)
• Recruit graduating FTC scholars to FRC program and high school summer program
• Facilitate the hosting of the FTC GRPS competition

First Robotics Competition (High School):

January to April:
Liaison should be present for meetings and competitions

• Oversee relationship with sponsors and recruitment of new sponsors
• Schedule the competitions to participate in and handle logistics
• Oversee safety training for scholars
• Manage all FRC paperwork
• Manage FRC physical resources (parts, etc.)
• Recruit new scholars to FRC program
• Develop relationship with high schools to invite scholars to join
• Facilitate the hosting of the FRC GRPS competition
• Act as liaison with teachers to improve…