Building-Level Robotics Coaches

 Needmore Elementary School

JOB TITLE: Building Robotics Coach

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

• The Building Level Robotics Coach will be responsible for all aspects of the Grades 4-6 VEX Junior Robotics Team, including recruitment, practices, and at least two (2) annual NLCS-hosted tournaments and one (1) annual NLCS-hosted scrimmage.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches will be responsible to coordinate practices from September - March.
• Coaches will be required to have at least one (1) practice a week that lasts 1-2 hours long after school.
• Coaches will be required to supply practice and scrimmage schedules to their building administrator.
• Coaches will notify the school’s Head Cook with practice dates, so the Head Cook can order after school snacks for the teams.
• Coaches will be required to be at all NLCS-hosted scrimmages and tournaments, which will always be on a Saturday.
• Coaches will be required to register with REC, and may be asked to submit to a background check.
• Coaches will coordinate with the 4-6 Grade Robotics Coach concerning practices, scrimmages (1st-3rd grade teams only), and tournaments (4th-6th grade teams only).  
• Coaches will be responsible to order team t-shirts.
• Coaches will communicate with the Robotics Team Coordinator concerning registration fees, tournament registrations and fees, robot supplies, field elements, and other questions.
• Coaches will maintain 4-5 students per robot.
• Coaches will recruit students based on interest and the number of available spots.
• VEX Robotics is designed to be a student-led program. Coaches will act as a guide and give students an opportunity to build robotics and engineering design process skills.
• Coaches will be required to attend any meetings hosted by the NLCS Robotics Team Coordinator
• The Robotics Coach will assist students with developing real-world skills such as teamwork, cooperation, and problem solving. Students will learn about robotics, coding, and the engineering design process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified applicants should have a strong interest in STEM education. 
• Extensive background and knowledge in robotics is not necessary to be an effective coach. 
• Training for new coaches will be supplied training by the Robotics Team Coordinator.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and guide students with critical thinking skills.
• Previous robotics experience not required. 
• Effective management of multi-age groups of students.
• Experience with multiple forms of technology