Robotics Assistant

Assistant Robotics Coach/Sponsor

The Assistant Robotics Coach/Sponsor assists with the planning, organization, and supervision of the school's robotics program. The Assistant Coach/Sponsor provides instruction, guidance, and mentorship to students while supporting the development of skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This position promotes teamwork, leadership, innovation, problem-solving, and sportsmanship while assisting with all aspects of the robotics program and ensuring compliance with district policies and the rules and regulations of the governing robotics organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing, supervising, and administering the school's robotics program.
• Assist with recruiting, supervising, and mentoring student participants.
• Assist with planning and conducting practices, meetings, workshops, and competition preparation activities.
• Provide instruction and support in engineering design, programming, robot construction, testing, and competition strategy.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and responsible citizenship among participants.
• Assist with supervising students during practices, competitions, travel, and other program-related activities.
• Assist in coordinating participation in robotics competitions, exhibitions, and community outreach events.
• Support compliance with all district policies and the rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements of the governing robotics organization.
• Assist with maintaining an inventory of robotics equipment, tools, and materials and ensure they are properly maintained.
• Assist with program budget and expenditures in accordance with district procedures.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, administrators, staff, and community partners regarding schedules, expectations, and program activities.
• Encourage academic success and monitor student eligibility requirements.
• Attend required sponsor meetings, trainings, and competitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Activities Director.

Qualifications:

• Valid Missouri teaching certificate preferred.
• Individuals who are not certificated employees must have a minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• Previous coaching, sponsorship, robotics, engineering, STEM, or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators, and community members.
• Must meet all Francis Howell School District and governing organization requirements for activity sponsors.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!